Question: Over the past 12 years, Miguel has purchased 350 shares of Horizon Tech common stock. His first purchase was in 2011 when he acquired 50 shares for $20 a share. In 2015, Miguel bought 150 shares at $35 a share. In 2019, Miguel acquired an additional 150 shares at $60 a share. Miguel intends to sell 200 shares at $75 per share in the current year (2023). If Miguel's objective is to minimize gain and assuming he can adequately identify the shares to be sold, what is his recognized gain?

Question: Over the past 12 years, Miguel has purchased 350 shares of Horizon Tech common stock. His first purchase was in 2011 when he acquired 50 shares for $20 a share. In 2015, Miguel bought 150 shares at $35 a share. In 2019, Miguel acquired an additional 150 shares at $60 a share. Miguel intends to sell 200 shares at $75 per share in the current year (2023). If Miguel's objective is to minimize gain and assuming he can adequately identify the shares to be sold, what is his recognized gain?

Individual Income Taxes

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Author:Hoffman

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Chapter12: Alternative Minimum Tax

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