Robert, a single taxpayer, has started the process of netting together all of his capital...

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Robert, a single taxpayer, has started the process of netting together all of his capital gains and losses. He has identified a short-term gain of $28,000, long-term gain on a collectible of $35,000, and a long-term loss on a stock sale of $7,500. Robert's marginal tax rate is 35% and his taxable income is $500,000. Which category of gain should Robert reduce using the $7,500 long-term loss?
Robert cannot net gains and losses any further
Gain on collectible
Short-term gain
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