Classify the Gain or Loss on Each of George's Assets

question 120

Multiple Choice

Classify the gain or loss on each of George's assets listed below using the following codes. Note: a code may be used once, more than once, or not at all.
-George's construction company completed 5 homes during February 2012.He sells one of the homes in March 2013 at a $37,000 gain.

• A)Long-term capital
• B)Short-term capital
• C)Collectible gain
• D)Section 1231
• E)Section 1245
• F)Section 1250
• G)Ordinary income/loss
• H)Nontaxable/nondeductible

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Definitions:

Engages In Fraud

The act of deliberately deceiving another individual or entity to gain an unfair or unlawful advantage.

Limited Liability Company

Is a business structure that combines the pass-through taxation of a partnership or sole proprietorship with the limited liability of a corporation.

Personally Liable

Being directly responsible for an obligation or debt, where one's personal assets can be used to satisfy the liability.

Unlimited Liability

A type of business ownership where the owners are personally responsible for all of the debts of the business, with no limit to this liability.