Which of the Following Statements Is Correct

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is correct?

• A)Historically, the government has taxed capital gains favorably to encourage economic growth.
• B)A short-term capital gain is the result of a sale of an asset that was held for less than one year.
• C)Short-term gains do not receive favorable tax treatment under the current laws.
• D)Current tax law restricts the deduction of net capital losses to $3,000 per year.
• E)​All of the above.

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