In Early 2019, Ben Sold a Yacht, Held for 9

question 115

Essay

In early 2019, Ben sold a yacht, held for 9 months and for pleasure, for a $5,000 gain. Concerned about offsetting the gain before year-end, Ben is considering selling one of the following-each of which would yield a $5,000 loss:
∙ Houseboat used for recreation.
∙ Truck used in business.
∙ Stock investment held for 13 months.
Evaluate each choice.

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