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imageWhy is the gain on the sale of a houseboat which is used for personal purposed taxes at a capital gains rate and not an ordinary rate?

Discussion Question 3-18 (LO. 8) During the year, Hernando has the following transactions: a. Gain on the sale of stock held as an investment for 10 months. b. Gain on the sale of land held as an investment for 4 years. C. Gain on the sale of a houseboat owned for 2 years and used for family vacations. d. Loss on the sale of a reconditioned motorcycle owned for 3 years and used for recreational purposes. Indicate how Hernando should treat these transactions for income tax purposes. Transaction Tax Treatment a. Gain on the sale of stock held as an investment Short-term capital gain for 10 months. b. Gain on the sale of land held as an investment for Long-term capital gain 4 years. C. Gain on the sale of a houseboat owned for 2 Long-term capital gain years and used for family vacations. d. Loss on the sale of a reconditioned motorcycle Nondeductible personal use asset owned for 3 years and used for recreational purposes. Tax Rates Short-term capital gains are taxed at: Ordinary tax rates Long-term capital gains are taxed at: Preferential tax rates

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