Helen sold his personal residence for $900,000 after owning it for 3 months. His basis in the house was $920,000. In addition, he sold stock that he held for 5 years for $40,000. His basis in the stock was $12,000. He also sold stock that he held for 2 years for $40,000. His basis in the stock was $2,000. Finally, he sold stock that he held for 11 months fo

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Helen sold his personal residence for $900,000 after owning it for 3 months. His basis in the house was $920,000. In addition, he sold stock that he held for 5 years for $40,000. His basis in the stock was $12,000. He also sold stock that he held for 2 years for $40,000. His basis in the stock was $2,000. Finally, he sold stock that he held for 11 months for $55,000. His basis in the stock was $2,000. If Anakin has a taxable income of $300,000 and his filing status is married filing separately, how much tax will he owe on these transactions only?

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