Elliott and Missy file jointly and have taxable income of $1…
Elliott and Missy file jointly and have taxable income of $150,000 prior to considering capital gains. This year, they had the following property transactions: On April 1, sold, for $50,000, investment land which was inherited from their grandfather, was valued at $48,600 at his death five years ago, and was purchased three years prior to his death for $45,000. Sold 1,000 shares of stock at $15 each on May 16; the shares were purchased on April 24, of last year, at $12 each. Sold 300 shares of stock at $8 each on June 22; the shares were part of a 1,000-share lot purchased on January 11th this year, at $10 each. Bought 500 shares of stock ten years ago, for $12 each, which on December 31st this year, are worth $18 each. Ignoring commissions, what is the tax consequence of the above transactions to Elliott and Missy?