"Collectibles" Held Long-Term and Sold at a Gain Are Subject

question 101

Essay

"Collectibles" held long-term and sold at a gain are subject to maximum tax rate of 28%. An individual taxpayer recently sold an antique car for $40,000. The car had been held for several years and $30,000 was originally paid for it. Explain why the car is or is not a collectible.

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