Perry Is in the 33% Tax Bracket

question 118

Multiple Choice

Perry is in the 33% tax bracket.During 2012,he had the following capital asset transactions: Perry's tax consequences from these gains are as follows:

• A) (15% ´ $30,000) + (33% ´ $4,000).
• B) (15% ´ $10,000) + (28% ´ $30,000) + (33% ´ $4,000).
• C) (0% ´ $10,000) + (28% ´ $30,000) + (33% ´ $4,000).
• D) (15% ´ $40,000) + (33% ´ $4,000).
• E) None of the above.

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