heila’s mother purchased 100 shares of Apple stock in 1992. The original sale price was $26 per share for a total value of $2,600. She kept those 100 stocks until her death in June 2022. By the time of her death, the Apple stock value is $190 per share for a total value of $19,000. Sheila will not owe taxes for capital gains on the $16,400 increase in value. Why do you think the gains and losses should be separated from sheila's other gains and losses

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Sheila’s mother purchased 100 shares of Apple stock in 1992. The original sale price was $26 per share for a total value of $2,600. She kept those 100 stocks until her death in June 2022. By the time of her death, the Apple stock value is $190 per share for a total value of $19,000. Sheila will not owe taxes for capital gains on the $16,400 increase in value.

Why do you think the gains and losses should be separated from sheila's other gains and losses?

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