Phillip owns rental real estate with an adjusted basis of $200,000 . During the current year, he sells the property for $170,000.
I. If Phillip's rental activity is a trade or business, the loss is a Section 1231 loss.
II. If Phillip's rental activity is a production-of-income (investment) activity, the loss is a capital loss

a. Only statement I is correct.
b. Only statement II is correct.
c. Both statements are correct.
d. Neither statement is correct.


c

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