Ed Evans, Who fiLes a Single Return, Sold Qualifying Small

question 26

Multiple Choice

Ed Evans, who files a single return, sold qualifying small business stock for $30,000 in 2012. He paid $140,000 for the stock in 2004. What is the maximum amount of ordinary loss Ed may deduct on his 2012 return?

• A) $0
• B) $50,000
• C) $100,000
• D) $110,000

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