Question

Hugo Inc., a calendar year taxpayer, sold two operating assets this year. The first sale generated a $38,700 Section 1231 gain, and the second sale generated a $59,400 Section 1231 loss. As a result of these sales, Hugo should recognize: Multiple Choice $20,700 ordinary loss $38,700 Section 1231 gain treated as capital gain and $59,400 ordinary loss $20,700 capital loss None of these choices are correct

Answer 1

Answer:

$20,700 ordinary loss

Explanation:

Based on the information given if the first Operating assets generated a gain of the amount of $38,700 while the second assets generated a loss of the amount of $59,400 after been sold out which indicate or means that Hugo should recognize the amount of $20,700 ORDINARY LOSS which is calculated as :

Ordinary loss =-$59,400+$38,700

Ordinary loss =-$20,700

Therefore As a result of these sales, Hugo should recognize:$20,700 ORDINARY LOSS