Several years ago, Minjun, who is single, acquired § 1244 stock in Blue Corporation at a cost of $206,000. He sells the Blue stock for $20,600 in the current year. Determine the amount and nature of Minjun's gain or loss recognized this year. Minjun's sale of Blue Corporation stock produces a total loss of $185400 fill in the blank 1 of which $ fill in the blank 2 is treated as a capital loss.

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Several years ago, Minjun, who is single, acquired § 1244 stock in Blue Corporation at a cost of $206,000. He sells the Blue stock for $20,600 in the current year.

Determine the amount and nature of Minjun's gain or loss recognized this year.

Minjun's sale of Blue Corporation stock produces a total loss of $185400 fill in the blank 1 of which $ fill in the blank 2 is treated as a capital loss.

 

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