Erin purchased stock in JKL Corporation several years ago for $8,750. In the current year, she sold the same stock for $12,800. She paid a $200 sales commission to her stockbroker. 1.  What is Erin's amount realized? $fill in the blank 1 2.  What is Erin's adjusted basis? $fill in the blank 2 3.  What is Erin's realized gain or loss? $fill in the blank 3 gain  4.  What is Erin's recognized gain or loss? $fill in the blank 5 gain  5.  How is the gain or loss treated for tax purposes (if any)? Because the stock has been held for more than a year, there is  . It will be taxed at  , depending on the taxpayer's income.

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Erin purchased stock in JKL Corporation several years ago for $8,750. In the current year, she sold the same stock for $12,800. She paid a $200 sales commission to her stockbroker.

1.  What is Erin's amount realized?
$fill in the blank 1

2.  What is Erin's adjusted basis?
$fill in the blank 2

3.  What is Erin's realized gain or loss?
$fill in the blank 3 gain 

4.  What is Erin's recognized gain or loss?
$fill in the blank 5 gain 

5.  How is the gain or loss treated for tax purposes (if any)?

Because the stock has been held for more than a year, there is  . It will be taxed at  , depending on the taxpayer's income.

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