The Possible Holding Periods for Capital Assets Include

question 32

Multiple Choice

The possible holding periods for capital assets include:

• A) Short-term = held 14 months or less.
• B) Long-term = greater than six months.
• C) Long-term = greater than 12 months.
• D) Short-term = greater than 12 months.
• E) None of the above.

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Definitions:

Sales-oriented Era

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Market-oriented Era

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