Asked by zaimin asari on Jun 14, 2024

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Otis,the taxpayer,has the following capital gains and losses for the year:
Short-term capital loss $1,500Short-term capital gain $1,000Long-term capital loss $2,000 Long-term capital gain$3,860\begin{array}{lr}\text {Short-term capital loss }&\$1,500\\\text {Short-term capital gain }&\$1,000\\\text {Long-term capital loss }&\$2,000\\\text { Long-term capital gain}&\$3,860\\\end{array}Short-term capital loss Short-term capital gain Long-term capital loss  Long-term capital gain$1,500$1,000$2,000$3,860
a.What is his net short-term gain (loss)?
b.What is his net long-term gain (loss)?
c.What amount of the gain (loss)is entered on his 1040, (line 13)Capital gain or (loss)from Schedule D?

Short-term Capital Loss

A loss realized from the sale or exchange of a capital asset held for one year or less, which can be used to offset capital gains for tax purposes.

Long-term Capital Gain

A profit from the sale of an asset held for more than a year, typically taxed at a lower rate than regular income.

  • Comprehend the influence of reconciling short-term with long-term gains and losses on the amount of income subject to taxes.
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Heather AielloJun 15, 2024
Final Answer :
a.(500)
b.$1,860
c.1,360