Andy reported the following gains and losses from the sale of capital assets. Loss on Pigeon Corporation

Question:

Andy reported the following gains and losses from the sale of capital assets.

Loss on Pigeon Corporation stock (held 9 months) ......... ($14,000)

Gain on painting (held for 2 years as an investment) ......... 5,000

Gain on unimproved land (held for 3 years as an investment) .... 3,000

a. If Andy is in the 35% tax bracket, determine the Federal income tax consequences of these transactions.

b. What if Andy is in the 15% tax bracket?

c. What if Andy is a C corporation in the 35% tax bracket?

Corporation
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