In 2018, Jenny Had a $12,000 Net Short-Term Capital Loss

question 77

Multiple Choice

In 2018, Jenny had a $12,000 net short-term capital loss and deducted $3,000 as a capital loss deduction.In 2019, 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 2019?

• 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.

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Par Value

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Shares

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Preferred Stock

A category of corporate ownership that ranks above common stock in both asset claims and earnings, typically accompanied by set dividend payments.

Par Value

A nominal or face value assigned to a share of stock by the company's charter, which has little bearing on its market value.