During the Current Year, Terry Has a Short-Term Capital Loss

question 101

Multiple Choice

During the current year, Terry has a short-term capital loss of $9,000 and a long-term capital gain of $3,000. Due to these transactions Terry reports

• A)A capital loss deduction of $3,000 and a loss carryforward of $3,000
• B)A capital loss deduction of $3,000 and a loss carryforward of $6,000.
• C)A capital loss deduction of $9,000.
• D)A capital gain of $3,000 and a loss carryforward of $9,000.
• E)A capital loss deduction of $6,000

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