An individual sold a collectible painting (Personal Use Property) for $6,500 that originally cost $1,200. Assuming a taxable capital gain percentage of 50% and no other capital gains in the year, what would be the taxable capital gain? A. $0 B. $2,650 C. $2,750 D. $5,300

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An individual sold a collectible painting (Personal Use Property) for $6,500
that originally cost $1,200. Assuming a taxable capital gain percentage of 50%
and no other capital gains in the year, what would be the taxable capital gain?
A. $0
B. $2,650
C. $2,750
D. $5,300
Transcribed Image Text:An individual sold a collectible painting (Personal Use Property) for $6,500 that originally cost $1,200. Assuming a taxable capital gain percentage of 50% and no other capital gains in the year, what would be the taxable capital gain? A. $0 B. $2,650 C. $2,750 D. $5,300
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