Hugo Inc., a calendar year taxpayer, sold two operating assets this year. The first sale generated a $38,700 Section 1231 gain, and the second sale generated a $59,400 Section 1231 loss. As a result of these sales, Hugo should recognize:

A. $20,700 capital loss
B. $20,700 ordinary loss
C. $38,700 Section 1231 gain treated as capital gain and $59,400 ordinary loss
D. None of the above


Answer: B

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