Heidi Invested in a Mid-Sized Local Company with Gross Assets

Heidi invested in a mid-sized local company with gross assets of $17,000,000. Heidi purchased 2,000 shares for $44,000 in 1999. In 2015, Heidi sold the stock for $84,000. How is the gain treated for tax purposes?

A) $40,000 capital gain and taxed at preferential rates.
B) $20,000 excluded from gross income under Section 1202 with the remaining gain recognized and taxed at regular rates.
C) $20,000 excluded from gross income under Section 1202 and $20,000 taxed at 28%.
D) $20,000 excluded from gross income under Section 1202 and $20,000 taxed at preferential capital gains rates.