Hans runs a sole proprietorship. Hans has reported the following net §1231 gains and losses since he began business. Net §1231 gains shown are before the look-back rule. Note: Leave no answers blank. Enter zero if applicable. Year Net §1231 Gains/(Losses) Year 1 $ (68,0

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Hans runs a sole proprietorship. Hans has reported the following net §1231 gains and losses since he began business. Net §1231 gains shown are before the look-back rule.

Note: Leave no answers blank. Enter zero if applicable.

Year Net §1231 Gains/(Losses)
Year 1 $ (68,000)
Year 2 16,500
Year 3 0
Year 4 0
Year 5 11,200
Year 6 0
Year 7 (current year) 51,500

 

b. Assume that the $51,500 net §1231 gain occurs in year 6 instead of year 7. What amount of the gain would be treated as ordinary income in year 6?

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