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Question 16. On February 15, 2023, Hank gave some stock shares to his niece Sarah, which Sarah used for investment purposes. Hank purchased the stock 4 years ago for $25,000; and the fair market value at the date of the gift was $20,000. On October 2, 2023, Sarah sold the stock for proceeds of $18,000. What is Sarah's recognized loss, and how is it characterized? ($7,000) long-term capital loss ($7,000) short-term capital loss ($2,000) long-term capital loss ($2,000) short-term capital loss

Question 16. On February 15, 2023, Hank gave some stock shares to his niece Sarah, which Sarah used for investment purposes. Hank purchased the stock 4 years ago for $25,000; and the fair market value at the date of the gift was $20,000. On October 2, 2023, Sarah sold the stock for proceeds of $18,000. What is Sarah's recognized loss, and how is it characterized? ($7,000) long-term capital loss ($7,000) short-term capital loss ($2,000) long-term capital loss ($2,000) short-term capital loss

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Question 16. On February 15, 2023, Hank gave some stock shares to his niece Sarah, which Sarah used for investment purposes. Hank purchased the stock 4 years ago for $25,000; and the fair market value at the date of the gift was $20,000. On October 2, 2023, Sarah sold the stock for proceeds of $18,000. What is Sarah's recognized loss, and how is it characterized? ($7,000) long-term capital loss ($7,000) short-term capital loss ($2,000) long-term capital loss ($2,000) short-term capital loss
Transcribed Image Text:Question 16. On February 15, 2023, Hank gave some stock shares to his niece Sarah, which Sarah used for investment purposes. Hank purchased the stock 4 years ago for $25,000; and the fair market value at the date of the gift was $20,000. On October 2, 2023, Sarah sold the stock for proceeds of $18,000. What is Sarah's recognized loss, and how is it characterized? ($7,000) long-term capital loss ($7,000) short-term capital loss ($2,000) long-term capital loss ($2,000) short-term capital loss
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