Andrew,an Individual,began Business Four Years Ago and Has Never Sold

question 79

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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