ver the last 6 months, Rohan acquired the following assets: an engagement ring which cost $5,000 a ceramic antique vase (for $3,000), a painting (for $8,500), a Television (for $15,000), Australia Bank’s shares (for $5,000).   Last week he sold these assets as follows: an engagement ring which cost $6,000 a ceramic antique vase (for $1,000), a painting (for $2,500), a Television (for $11,000) and Australia Bank’s shares (for $25,000)   Calculate his net capital gain or net capital loss for the year.

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Over the last 6 months, Rohan acquired the following assets:

  • an engagement ring which cost $5,000
  • a ceramic antique vase (for $3,000),
  • a painting (for $8,500),
  • a Television (for $15,000),
  • Australia Bank’s shares (for $5,000).

 

Last week he sold these assets as follows:

  • an engagement ring which cost $6,000
  • a ceramic antique vase (for $1,000),
  • a painting (for $2,500),
  • a Television (for $11,000) and
  • Australia Bank’s shares (for $25,000)

 

Calculate his net capital gain or net capital loss for the year. 

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