Which of the following is most likely not a trade transaction for income tax purposes?

Individual Income Taxes
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Which of the following is most likely not a trade transaction for income tax purposes?

 

 

 

A.

 

In August 2020, Jackie imported fine diamond jewelleries from South Africa which she placed it in her diamond boutique in London for resale on higher profits.

 

 

 

B.

 

Aziza imported a consignment of tourist gifts made of genuine leather from overseas. She subsequently sold all the gifts through a few tourist agents on commission.

 

 

 

C.

 

Alexander sold his inherited properties during the tax year 2020/21. The properties were inherited from his wealthy father. A property agent helped him in doing that by advertising the properties in a local magazine in search of good prices.

 

 

 

D.

 

Speculating the fluctuation in the price of gold, James bought a large quantity of gold on 1 July 2020 and successfully resold on 15 September 2020.

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