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.
-George's wife sells stock she purchased 10 months ago at a gain of $212.
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

Question

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The stock was held for less than one year, so the gain is classified as a short-term capital gain.

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