Bruce, Who Is Single, Had the Following Items for the Current

question 70

Multiple Choice

Bruce, who is single, had the following items for the current year: ∙ Salary of $80,000.
∙ Gain of $20,000 on the sale of § 1244 stock acquired two years earlier.
∙ Loss of $75,000 on the sale of § 1244 stock acquired three years earlier.
∙ Worthless stock of $15,000.The stock was acquired on February 1 of the prior year and became worthless on January 15 of the current year.
Determine Bruce's AGI for the current year.

• A)$27,000
• B)$38,000
• C)$42,000
• D)$47,000
• E)None of these.

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Definitions:

Return on Investment

A financial metric used to evaluate the efficiency of an investment, calculated as the net gain or loss on the investment relative to the cost of the investment.

Investment Center

A division or unit within an organization that is directly responsible for generating its own revenue as well as controlling its costs, and therefore, its profits.

Authority

The ability or entitlement to dictate actions, decide on matters, and demand adherence.

Decision

The act of making a choice or coming to a conclusion.