Sonya inherits shares of Big Red Airline Corporation stock from the estate of her Uncle Tony. Tony purchased the stock for $3,000 on August 2, 2020. Tony died on August 4, 2020. The stock's fair market value on August 4, 2020, is $2,000. Sonya sells the shares for $2,300 on December 8, 2020. What are the tax consequences for Sonya? Group of answer choices Sonya has short-term loss of ($700). Sonya has a short-term gain of $300. Sonya has a long-term loss of ($700). Sonya has a long-term gain of $300

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Sonya inherits shares of Big Red Airline Corporation stock from the estate of her Uncle Tony. Tony purchased the stock for $3,000 on August 2, 2020. Tony died on August 4, 2020. The stock's fair market value on August 4, 2020, is $2,000. Sonya sells the shares for $2,300 on December 8, 2020. What are the tax consequences for Sonya?

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Sonya has short-term loss of ($700).
Sonya has a short-term gain of $300.
Sonya has a long-term loss of ($700).
Sonya has a long-term gain of $300.
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