During 2019, an Individual Had the Following Gains and Losses

question 2

Multiple Choice

During 2019, an individual had the following gains and losses on property held for the long-term holding period: sale of Orange common stock ($8,000 gain) ; sale of real property used in the taxpayer's business ($1,800 loss) ; destruction of real property used in the taxpayer's business by fire ($1,000 loss) .Which of the following statements is correct?

• A)The fire loss would reduce the real property sale loss.
• B)The fire loss would reduce the stock sale gain.
• C)The sale of real property loss would be netted against the stock sale gain.
• D)The sale of real property is a § 1231 loss.
• E)None of these.

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