Question

Todd Johnson had the following items of income and losses during the tax year:

Wages $40,000
Non-business bad debt $1,000
Gann on commodities held 16 months $2,000
Loss on stock held 2 years $(800)
Flood damage on personal residence owned 5 years $4500
Gain on stock held 13 months $5,000

The Flood damage occurred due to a federally declared disaster. What is Todd's taxable capital gain for the tax year?

a. $500
b. $700
c. $5,200
d. $6,200

Answer 1

Todd Johnson

Todd's taxable capital gain for the tax year is:

d. $6,200

Step-by-step explanation:

a) Data and Calculations:

Gain on commodities held 16 months $2,000

Loss on stock held 2 years $(800)

Gain on stock held 13 months $5,000

Net Capital Gains (Long-term) $6,200

b) A capital gain or loss exists on property such as a home, car, and investment property, like stocks and bonds when is sold. Short-term capital gain or loss is differentiated from long-term capital gain or loss. Usually, long-term capital gain or loss is calculated for assets held more than a year before disposal, while short-term gain or loss is calculated separately for assets sold within a year of being held.

Answer 2

b. $700

Step-by-step explanation:

Todd's capital gains = -$1,000 (bad debt) - $2,000 (gain on commodities held for 2 years) - $800 (loss on stock held for 2 years) - $4,500 (flood damage) + $5,000 (gain on stocks held for 13 months) = $700

Capital losses due to federally declared natural disasters can offset capital gains.