An Individual Had the Following Gains and Losses During 2014

question 9

Multiple Choice

An individual had the following gains and losses during 2014 on property held for the long-term holding period: sale of Orange common stock ($8,000 gain) ;sale of real property used in the taxpayer's business ($1,800 loss) ;destruction of real property used in the taxpayer's business by fire ($1,000 loss) .Which of the following statements is correct?

• A)The fire loss would reduce the real property sale loss.
• B)The fire loss would reduce the stock sale gain.
• C)The sale of real property loss would be netted against the stock sale gain.
• D)The sale of real property is a § 1231 loss.
• E)None of these.

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Definitions:

Net Capital Spending

The total spending on fixed assets minus the proceeds from the sale of fixed assets.

Stock Dividend

A dividend payment made to shareholders in the form of additional shares of the issuing corporation's stock, rather than cash.

Retained Earnings

The portion of net income not distributed as dividends to shareholders but retained by the company for reinvestment in its core business, or to pay debt.

Common Stock

A type of equity ownership in a corporation, where holders have voting rights and potentially receive dividends.