In October of the Current Year, Mike Sold a Share

question 44

Essay

In October of the current year, Mike sold a share of Berkshire-Hathaway for $73,000. He had acquired it several years ago at a cost of $42,000. He also sold Microsoft stock he had held for 3 years at a gain of $17,000. He had a short-term $2,000 loss on the sale of stock of a start-up technology company. He has $85,000 in taxable income before capital transactions are taken into account.
Assuming Mike is single with no dependents, what is the amount of Mike's tax on the capital transactions?

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Semiannual Interest

Interest payments made twice a year on a loan or investment.

Face Values

The nominal value or original amount stated on a financial instrument, such as a bond or a stock certificate.

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Market Rate

The prevailing interest rate available in the marketplace for investments or loans of similar risk and maturity.