This Year,Jason Sold Some Qualified Small Business Stock That He

question 27

Multiple Choice

This year,Jason sold some qualified small business stock that he acquired in 2008.His basis in the stock was $100,000 and he sold it for a $300,000 gain.How much of Jason's gain is taxable?

• A)$0
• B)$300,000
• C)$150,000
• D)$75,000

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