On June 1, 2012, Brady Purchased an Option to Buy

question 36

Multiple Choice

On June 1, 2012, Brady purchased an option to buy 1,000 shares of General, Inc.at $40 per share.He purchased the option for $3,000.It was to remain in effect for five months.The market experienced a decline during the latter part of the year, so Brady decided to let the option lapse as of December 1, 2012.On his 2012 tax return, what should Brady report?

• A)A $3,000 long-term capital loss.
• B)A $3,000 short-term capital loss.
• C)A $3,000 § 1231 loss.
• D)A $3,000 ordinary loss.
• E)None of the above.

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