Morgan Has the Following Capital Gains and Losses for the Current

question 20

Multiple Choice

Morgan has the following capital gains and losses for the current tax year
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$$\begin{array} { l r } \text { Short-term capital gains } & \$ 12,000 \\\text { Long-term capital gains } & 3,000 \\\text { Short-term capital losses } & ( 7,000 ) \\\text { Long-term capital losses } & ( 6,000 ) \end{array}$$
What is Morgan's net capital gain or loss position for the year?

• A)$5,000 net short-term capital gain.
• B)$2,000 net long-term capital loss.
• C)$2,000 net short-term capital gain.
• D)$3,000 net long-term capital loss.
• E)$4,000 net short-term capital loss.

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