Question

An individual reports the following capital transactions in the current year: Short-term capital gain $ 1,000 Short-term capital loss 11,000 Long-term capital gain 10,000 Long-term capital loss 6,000 What amount is deducted in arriving at adjusted gross income

Answer 1

Answer: $6000

Step-by-step explanation:

The amount that is deducted in arriving at adjusted gross income will be calculated thus:

Short term capital gain = $1000

Less: Short term capital loss = $11000

Net short term loss = -$10000

Long term capital gain = $10000

Less: Long term capital loss = $6000

Net long term gain = $4000

Then, the amount that is deducted in arriving at adjusted gross income will be:

= $10000 - $4000 = $6000