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Matt Has a Substantial Portfolio of Securities

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Matt has a substantial portfolio of securities. As of December 2 of the current year, Matt has a net capital gain position of $22,000. Discuss Matt's optimal tax-planning strategy for capital gains and losses.


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Shield Volcano

A broad, gently sloping volcano formed by the eruption of fluid basaltic lava.

Scoria Cone

A small, steep volcanic cone made of volcanic ash, cinders, and bomb fragments ejected from a single vent.

Dome

1. A circular or elliptical anticlinal structure in which the rocks dip gently away in all directions. 2. A dome-shaped accumulation of lava and other volcanic materials. See also volcanic dome.

Conical

Conical describes a shape or object that narrows smoothly from a broad base to a point, resembling a cone.

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