Chip,a Single Individual Has Two Sales of Stock During the Current

question 121

Multiple Choice

Chip,a single individual has two sales of stock during the current year.The first sale produces a short-term loss of $10,000 and the second sale results in a long-term gain of $40,000.Chip's taxable income without considering the gain is $150,000.Chip's stock transactions will increase his income tax liability by:

• A)$3,200
• B)$4,500
• C)$6,000
• D)$8,000
• E)$8,400

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