In 2016, Jenny Had a $12,000 Net Short-Term Capital Loss

question 71

Multiple Choice

In 2016, Jenny had a $12,000 net short-term capital loss and deducted $3,000 as a capital loss deduction. In 2017, Jenny has a $18,000 0%/15%/20% long-term capital gain and no other capital gain or loss transactions. Which of the statements below is correct for 2017?

• A)Jenny has a $18,000 net capital gain.
• B)Jenny has a $9,000 net capital gain.
• C)Jenny has a $9,000 net capital loss.
• D)Jenny has a $3,000 capital loss deduction.
• E)Jenny has a $9,000 capital loss deduction.