a) An individual in the 28 percent federal income tax brac… Show more SHOW YOUR WORK AND HOW YOU GOT THE ANSWER a) An individual in the 28 percent federal income tax bracket and 15 percent long-term capital gains tax bracket bought and sold the following securities during the year: Cost Basis of Stock Proceeds of Sale ABC $24,000 $28,600 DEF $35,400 $31,000 GHI $31,000 $36,000 What are the taxes owed on the short-term capital gains? b) An individual in the 35 percent federal income tax bracket and 15 percent long-term capital gains tax bracket bought and sold the following securities during the year: Cost Basis of Stock Proceeds of Sale ABC $34,600 $28,600 DEF $29,400 $31,000 GHI $21,500 $19,000 What are the taxes owed or saved as a result of these sales? • Show less