During the Current Year, Kayla Recognizes a $40,000 Sec

question 184

Multiple Choice

During the current year, Kayla recognizes a $40,000 Sec. 1231 gain on sale of land and a $22,000 Sec. 1231 loss on the sale of land. Prior to this, Kayla's only Sec. 1231 item was a $10,000 loss six years ago. Kayla is in the 24% marginal tax bracket. The amount of tax resulting from these transactions is

• A) $5,040.
• B) $4,000.
• C) $2,700.
• D) $3,600.

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