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Section 1221(a) of the Internal Revenue Code defines what: a. is a capital asset. b. is not a capital asset. c. is a ordinary gain. d. is capital gain

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Problem 22DQ: Are all losses realized on the sale of capital assets deductible?

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Section 1221(a) of the Internal Revenue Code defines what:

		a. is a capital asset.
		b. is not a capital asset.
		c. is a ordinary gain.
		d. is capital gain

Definition Definition Increase in the value of a capital asset and the amount that is realized when the asset is sold off. A capital gain may be short-term or long-term depending on the tenure for which the asset is held.

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