During 2019, Madison Had Salary Income of $80,000 and the Following

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Essay

During 2019, Madison had salary income of $80,000 and the following capital transactions: $$\begin{array} { l r } \text { LTCG } & \$ 13,000 \\\text { LTCL } & 15,000 \\\text { STCG } & 13,000 \\\text { STCL } & 6,000\end{array}$$ How are these transactions handled for income tax purposes?

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