Question 1
What are arguments for and against preferential treatment of capital gains?
Question 2
Adam purchased 1,000 shares of Airco Inc. common stock for $22,000 on February 3, 2014. On April 1, 2016, Adam received 100 new shares in a nontaxable stock dividend. As of April 1, the stock was trading at $25 per share. Adam sells the 100 new shares on June 15, 2016 for $2,400. Due to the stock sale, Adam will recognize a
◦ $100 STCL.
◦ $2,400 STCG.
◦ $400 STCG.
◦ $400 LTCG.