Martha has both long-term and short-term 2015 capital gains and losses.The result of netting these gains and losses is a net long-term capital loss.Martha has no qualified dividend income.Also,Martha's 2015 taxable income puts her in the 28% tax bracket.Which of the following is correct?

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Martha will use Parts I, II, and III of Schedule D to report her capital gains and losses. She will not benefit from the special treatment for long-term capital gains because she has a net capital loss. She can deduct up to $3,000 of her net capital loss against other income, resulting in a capital loss deduction.

Martha Has Both Long-Term and Short-Term 2015 Capital Gains and Losses.The