Lucas Corporation had a $15,000 gain on the sale of stock purchased two years ago, a $6,000 loss on selling stock held for only 4 months, a $3,000 loss on the sale of office furniture used for personal purposes, and a $4,000 loss from the sale of land used in their business (owned for five years). Lucas had no other property transactions this year. What will be the net effect of these transactions on Lucas's tax return, in terms of gains and/or losses?

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Lucas Corporation had a $15,000 gain on the sale of stock
purchased two years ago, a $6,000 loss on selling stock held
for only 4 months, a $3,000 loss on the sale of office
furniture used for personal purposes, and a $4,000 loss from
the sale of land used in their business (owned for five
years). Lucas had no other property transactions this year.
What will be the net effect of these transactions on Lucas's
tax return, in terms of gains and/or losses?
Transcribed Image Text:Lucas Corporation had a $15,000 gain on the sale of stock purchased two years ago, a $6,000 loss on selling stock held for only 4 months, a $3,000 loss on the sale of office furniture used for personal purposes, and a $4,000 loss from the sale of land used in their business (owned for five years). Lucas had no other property transactions this year. What will be the net effect of these transactions on Lucas's tax return, in terms of gains and/or losses?
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