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____ 23. Kem sells two personal use assets during the taxable year. A gain of $2

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Question

____   23.   Kem sells two personal use assets during the taxable year. A gain of $2,000 is realized on the sale of one asset and a loss of $7,000 is realized on the sale of the other asset. What is the recognized gain or loss?

a.

$1,000.

b.

$7,000.

c.

$2,000.

d.

($5,000).

e.

None of the above.

Instructions : Choose the best multiple choice answer and explain why you chose the answer. MUST provide 2-3 sentence brief explanation and show all work. All sources must be noted.

a.

$1,000.

b.

$7,000.

c.

$2,000.

d.

($5,000).

e.

None of the above.

Explanation / Answer

Recognized Gain / (Loss) :-

The Answer is "D".

Particulars Amount ($) Gain Recognize on First Asset 2000 Loss Recognize on Second Asset (7000) Overall Recognize Gain / (Loss) (5000)