Question

Donna, a single taxpayer, purchased an antique rug for $20,000 on April 1, 2015. On November 8, 2019, she sold the rug for $25,000. Donna's 2019 taxable income is $185,000, so her marginal tax rate is 32%. Donna's gain on the sale of the rug will be taxed at a rate of:_______ a. 15% b. 20% c. 28% d. 32%

Answer 1

a. 15%

Step-by-step explanation:

Donna'a gain should be considered a long term capital gain because she "invested" in an antique rug that she was able to sell later with a gain. Since the holding period was longer than a year, it is considered a long term capital gain. Donna's tax rate is 15% since her AGI is less than $434,550 (in 2019).