Rob Is a Taxpayer in the Top Tax Bracket,with Over

question 5

Multiple Choice

Rob is a taxpayer in the top tax bracket,with over a million in taxable income.He plans to sell stock held long term for a $100,000 gain.This sale will result in an increase to his tax liability of

• A)$15,000.
• B)$20,000.
• C)$39,600.
• D)$23,800.

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