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Lisa loaned $6,000 to her brother several years ago. In the current year, she determines that the loan is uncollectible. Lisa also has a $4,000 long-term capital gain in the current year from a stock sale. How much of the $6,000 loan can Lisa use/deduct in the current year g

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Answer:

$0

Explanation:

Data provided in the question

Loaned amount several years ago = $6,000

Long term capital gain = $4,000

Based on the above information

Lisa is not in the position to subtract the loss from the loan i.e. uncollectible as according to the Internal revenue service (IRS) it is mentioned that if the loan is given to a brother the same is treated as a gift

So, the amount would be $0