Tom purchased 200 shares of Tesla Corporation stock for $40,000 on March 1, 2024. In the current tax year, he sells 50 shares for $8,000. Twenty days earlier, he purchased 60 shares of the same stock for $12,000. What is Tom's recognized gain or loss on the sale of the 50 shares and what is Tom's basis in the 60 shares purchased 20 days earlier?

Tom purchased 200 shares of Tesla Corporation stock for $40,000 on March 1, 2024. In the current tax year, he sells 50 shares for $8,000. Twenty days earlier, he purchased 60 shares of the same stock for $12,000. What is Tom's recognized gain or loss on the sale of the 50 shares and what is Tom's basis in the 60 shares purchased 20 days earlier?

CONCEPTS IN FED.TAX.,2020-W/ACCESS

20th Edition

ISBN:9780357110362

Author:Murphy

Publisher:Murphy

Chapter9: Acquisitions Of Property

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 68P

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