South-western Federal Taxation 2018: Individual Income Taxes
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ISBN: 9781337385886
Author: William H. Hoffman, James C. Young, William A. Raabe, David M. Maloney, Annette Nellen
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 14, Problem 53P
On December 28, 2018, Kramer sells 150 shares of Lavender, Inc. stock for $77,000. On January 10, 2019, he purchases 100 shares of the same stock for $82,000.
- a. Assuming that Kramer’s adjusted basis for the stock sold is $65,000, what is his recognized gain or loss? What is his basis for the new shares?
- b. Assuming that Kramer’s adjusted basis for the stock sold is $89,000, what is his recognized gain or loss? What is his basis for the new shares?
- c. Advise Kramer on how he can avoid any negative tax consequences encountered in part (b).
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