Classify the Gain or Loss on Each of George's Assets

question 120

Multiple Choice

Classify the gain or loss on each of George's assets listed below using the following codes. Note: a code may be used once, more than once, or not at all.
-George's construction company completed 5 homes during February 2012.He sells one of the homes in March 2013 at a $37,000 gain.

• A)Long-term capital
• B)Short-term capital
• C)Collectible gain
• D)Section 1231
• E)Section 1245
• F)Section 1250
• G)Ordinary income/loss
• H)Nontaxable/nondeductible

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Definitions:

Consumption

The expenditure by individuals on durable goods, nondurable goods, and services; represented by C.

Elasticity of Demand

A measure of how much the quantity demanded of a good responds to a change in its price.

Quantity Demanded

The sum total of a particular good or service that individuals are inclined and financially able to purchase at a given price.

Decrease

A reduction in size, number, or amount.