Mark paid $150,000 for a rental property he acquired on 26 March 2000. Mark incurred $1,200...

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Mark paid $150,000 for a rental property he acquired on 26 March 2000. Mark incurred $1,200 in legal fees and $900 stamp duty at the time of acquisition. In August 2003 Mark incurred $6,800 in legal fees to oppose a nearby development that would decrease the value of his rental property. Mark also incurred $13,500 in interest on a loan used to purchase the property. Mark subsequently sold the property on 5 December last year for $190,000. He incurred $1,000 to purchase a conveyancing kit and $895 in legal fees on the disposal of the rental property. Calculate the net capital gain on this transaction. (10 marks) Mark paid $150,000 for a rental property he acquired on 26 March 2000. Mark incurred $1,200 in legal fees and $900 stamp duty at the time of acquisition. In August 2003 Mark incurred $6,800 in legal fees to oppose a nearby development that would decrease the value of his rental property. Mark also incurred $13,500 in interest on a loan used to purchase the property. Mark subsequently sold the property on 5 December last year for $190,000. He incurred $1,000 to purchase a conveyancing kit and $895 in legal fees on the disposal of the rental property. Calculate the net capital gain on this transaction. (10 marks)

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