Hugo Inc,A Calendar Year Taxpayer,sold Two Operating Assets This Year

question 102

Multiple Choice

Hugo Inc.,a calendar year taxpayer,sold two operating assets this year.The first sale generated a $38,700 Section 1231 gain,and the second sale generated a $59,400 Section 1231 loss.As a result of these sales,Hugo should recognize:

• A)$20,700 ordinary loss
• B)$38,700 Section 1231 gain treated as capital gain and $59,400 ordinary loss
• C)$20,700 capital loss
• D)None of the above

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