Jack purchased 100 shares of Ford stock on April 22,2013.If he sells the stock on April 21,2014,what is the character of the sale?
A) If the sale produces a gain,the gain is taxed at preferential rates because the holding period requirement does not apply to stock sales.
B) If the sale produces a loss,the entire loss can be taken only in the year of the sale because the stock was held for less than one year.
C) Regardless of whether the sale produces a gain or loss,the transaction qualifies for preferential treatment because the asset sold is stock.
D) Regardless of whether the sale produces a gain or loss,the transaction does not qualify for preferential treatment because the stock was not held for more than one year.
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