Question:Sue and Tim are married taxpayers in the 33% marginal taxbracket. In 2013, they sold common stock shares (which they heldfor more than 40 months) for a capital gain of $3,800. They alsosold some technology stock for a long-term capital loss of $9,000.In addition, they sold the home they had lived in for the past 10years and experienced a $75,000 gain on the house. How much willtheir net capital gains (or losses) be for 2013? How much will theypay (or save) in taxes as a result of these transactions?

Step 1:1. Capital Gains and Losses Calculation:Long-term capital gain from the sale of common stock…

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