Tom Sold Mutual Fund Shares, Which He Had Owned for 3

question 54

Multiple Choice

Tom sold mutual fund shares, which he had owned for 3 years, so that he could use the proceeds to return to college. Tom is in the 12% marginal tax bracket, and his capital gain from the sale was $12,000. How much tax does Tom owe on the gain?

• A)$12,000
• B)$3,080
• C)$1,440
• D)$1,200
• E)$0

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Definitions:

Investment Property

Real estate property that is purchased with the intention of earning a return on investment through rental income, the future resale of the property, or both.

Stocks

Shares of ownership in a corporation, representing a claim on part of the corporation's assets and earnings.

Commodity Contracts

Commodity contracts are legally binding agreements for the purchase or sale of physical goods or raw materials at a predetermined price and future date.

Buyer

A buyer is a person or entity that purchases goods or services from a seller in exchange for money or other consideration.