Henry and Jane, MFJ (taxable income is $305,000 before considering any of the items below), sold the following assets during the year: Asset Sale Price Tax Basis Gain or Loss Holding Period ABC Stock $ 51,000 $ 25,500 $ 25,500 More than One Year XYZ Stock $ 13,000 $ 9,750 $ 3,250 Less than One Year Stamp Collection $ 11,000 $ 5,500 $ 5,500 More than One Year RST Stock $ 14,000 $ 20,000 $ (6,000) Less than One Year Rental Home $ 101,000 $ 50,500* $ 50,500 More than One Year *$25,250 of the gain is a 25 percent gain. The remaining gain is 0% or 15% or 20%. Henry also has $5,000 of dividends which are not included in the $305,000. What is Henry’s total tax liability?

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Henry and Jane, MFJ (taxable income is $305,000 before considering any of the items below), sold the following assets during the year:

Asset Sale Price Tax Basis Gain or Loss Holding Period
ABC Stock $ 51,000 $ 25,500 $ 25,500 More than One Year
XYZ Stock $ 13,000 $ 9,750 $ 3,250 Less than One Year
Stamp Collection $ 11,000 $ 5,500 $ 5,500 More than One Year
RST Stock $ 14,000 $ 20,000 $ (6,000) Less than One Year
Rental Home $ 101,000 $ 50,500* $ 50,500 More than One Year

*$25,250 of the gain is a 25 percent gain. The remaining gain is 0% or 15% or 20%.

Henry also has $5,000 of dividends which are not included in the $305,000. What is Henry’s total tax liability?

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