Rita Died on January 1,2013 Owning an Asset with a FMV

question 103

Multiple Choice

Rita died on January 1,2013 owning an asset with a FMV of $730,000 that she purchased in 2007 for $600,000.Bert inherited the asset from Rita.When Bert sells the asset for $800,000 on August 20 of this year,he must recognize a

• A)STCG of $70,000.
• B)LTCG of $70,000.
• C)STCG of $200,000.
• D)LTCG of $200,000.

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