Steve and Jennifer Are in the 32% Tax Bracket for Ordinary

question 1002

Essay

Steve and Jennifer are in the 32% tax bracket for ordinary income and the 15% bracket for capital gains. They have owned several blocks of stock for many years. They are considering the sale of two blocks of stock. The sale of one would produce a gain of $12,000 while the sale of the other would produce a loss of $18,000. For purposes of this problem, ignore itemized deductions, phase- outs and additional investment taxes. They have n other gains and losses this year.
a. How much tax will they save if they sell the block of stock that produces a loss?
b. How much additional tax will they pay if they sell the block of stock that produces a gain?
c. What will be the impact on their taxes if they sell both blocks of stock?

Correctly classify the sale and purchase of investments and their impact on cash flow.

Adjust reported net income for non-cash expenses and gains or losses on sales of assets.

Understand the direct method for reporting cash flows from operating activities.

Calculate the amount of cash received from customers.

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