On february 1, year 1, a taxpayer purchased an option to buy 1,000 shares of xyz co. for $200 per share. the taxpayer purchased the option for $50,000, which was to remain in effect for 6 months. the market declined, and the taxpayer let the option lapse on august 1, year 1. the taxpayer would report which of the following as a capital loss on the year 1 income tax return?

Amanda rice has just arranged to purchase a $640,000 vacation home in the bahamas with a 20 percent down payment. the mortgage has a 7 percent apr compounded monthly and calls for equal monthly payments over the next 30 years. her first payment will be due one month from now. however, the mortgage has an eight-year balloon payment, meaning that the balance of the loan must be paid off at the end of year 8. there were no other transaction costs or finance charges. how much will amanda’s balloon payment be in eight years

Carlton industries is considering a new project that they plan to price at $74.00 per unit. the variable costs are estimated at $39.22 per unit and total fixed costs are estimated at $12,085. the initial investment required is $8,000 and the project has an estimated life of 4 years. the firm requires a return of 8 percent. ignore the effect of taxes. what is the degree of operating leverage at the financial break-even level of output?

You should typically prepare at least questions for the people who will host you during a job shadow. a. 3 b. 4 c. 5 d. 2