Matthew sold 200 shares of Xerox stock on December 23, 2012. The stock had a basis of

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Matthew sold 200 shares of Xerox stock on December 23, 2012. The stock had a basis of $4,000 and was sold for $2,100. When Matthew funds his IRA on January 3, 2013, he causes the IRA to purchase 400 shares of Xerox for $4,000. Can Matthew deduct the loss on the sale of the Xerox stock?
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Federal Taxation 2014 Comprehensive

ISBN: 9780133438598

27th Edition

Authors: Timothy J. Rupert, Thomas R. Pope, Kenneth E. Anderson

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