Andrew, an Individual, Began Business Four Years Ago and Has

question 58

Essay

Andrew, an individual, began business four years ago and has never sold a §1231 asset. Andrew owned each of the assets for several years. In the current year, Andrew sold the following business assets:
Assuming Andrew's marginal ordinary income tax rate is 32 percent, what is the character of the gains and losses and what affect do they have on Andrew's tax liability?

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