On April 22, 2019, Al Aikens, a calendar year taxpayer, purchased stock in Webster Corp. for $15,000.

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On April 22, 2019, Al Aikens, a calendar year taxpayer, purchased stock in Webster Corp. for $15,000. What is the nature of Al’s loss if Webster Corp. files for bankruptcy and Al’s stock becomes worthless on the following dates?

a. December 20, 2019

b. January 17, 2020

c. September 19, 2020

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CCH Federal Taxation Basic Principles 2020

ISBN: 9780808051787

2020 Edition

Authors: Ephraim P. Smith, Philip J. Harmelink, James R. Hasselback

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