Classify the gain or loss on each of George's assets listed below using the following codes. Note: a code may be used once, more than once, or not at all.
-After using a house as his personal home for 20 years,George converts it in 2006 to an office building for use in his construction business.He sells the building at a $65,000 loss in 2013.
A)Long-term capital
B)Short-term capital
C)Collectible gain
D)Section 1231
E)Section 1245
F)Section 1250
G)Ordinary income/loss
H)Nontaxable/nondeductible

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The loss on the sale of the building is classified as a Section 1231 loss because it was used in a trade or business and held for more than one year.

Classify the Gain or Loss on Each of George's Assets