Question

Review the following scenario, then choose the response that correctly completes the last sentence. Maria bought 100 shares of OAK stock for $20 a share on May 23, 2018. On June 6, 2019, she noticed that the stock had increased in value to $25 a share and decided to sell her shares. Maria's only other income for the year consisted of $61,000 in wages. She will claim the standard deduction when she files her return. Maria's revenue from the sale of stock will increase her taxable income by: $500, and this $500 will be taxed at a capital gain rate of 15%. $500, and this $500 will be taxed at her regular marginal tax rate of 22%. $2,500, and this $2,500 will be taxed at a capital gain rate of 20%. $2,500, and this $2,500 will be taxed at her regular marginal rate of 22%

Answer 1

The correct response would be:

$500.00 will be taxed at a capital gain rate of 15%

Step-by-step explanation:

Review the following scenario, then choose the response that correctly completes the last sentence.

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