When an Individual Taxpayer Has a Net Long-Term Capital Gain

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Essay

When an individual taxpayer has a net long-term capital gain that includes both a 28% gain and a 0%/15%/20% gain, which of these gains will be taxed first when the alternative tax on net long-term capital gain method is used and what difference does it make?

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Definitions:

Offshoring

The relocation of a company's business process or manufacturing to another country to reduce costs or explore new market opportunities.

Contract Manufacturer

A company hired to produce goods on behalf of another organization, providing specialized manufacturing services.

Bullwhip Effect

A phenomenon where inaccurate or distorted demand information in the supply chain causes drastic swings in inventory levels upstream.