SOLUTION: Tom buys $20,000 worth of stock, and sells it eight months later for $28,000. If he is required to pay 15% capital gains tax on his profits, how much tax will he pay?

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Question 142131: Tom buys $20,000 worth of stock, and sells it eight months later for $28,000. If he is required to pay 15% capital gains tax on his profits, how much tax will he pay?
Answer by edjones(8007) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
28000-20000=8000
8000*.15=$1,200.
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Ed