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An investor sells shares of ABC Corp for $15,000. They originally purchased these shares for $10,000. What amount must be included in their income for tax purposes in the current year?

The capital gain is $15,000 (proceeds) - $10,000 (adjusted cost base) = $5,000. The capital gains inclusion rate is 50%, so $5,000 * 0.50 = $2,500 must be inclu

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Question: An investor sells shares of ABC Corp for $15,000. They originally purchased these shares for $10,000. What amount must be included in their income for tax purposes in the current year?

Answer options: ✅ $2,500

  • $5,000
  • $7,500
  • $15,000

Correct answer: $2,500

Explanation: The capital gain is $15,000 (proceeds) - $10,000 (adjusted cost base) = $5,000. The capital gains inclusion rate is 50%, so $5,000 * 0.50 = $2,500 must be included in income.

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