In 2017 Ann received 1,000 shares of stock as a gift from her husband, Tim, who purchased them in 2008.
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In 2017 Ann received 1,000 shares of stock as a gift from her husband, Tim, who purchased them in 2008. At the time of the gift, the FMV of the stock was $29,300 and Tim’s basis was $31,000. If Ann sells the stock for $32,834 in 2017, what are the nature and amount of the gain from the sale?
a. $1,834 long-term gain.
b. $3,534 long-term gain.
c. $1,834 short-term gain and $1,700 long-term gain.
d. $1,834 term gain and $1,700 short-term gain.
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Fundamentals Of Taxation 2018
ISBN: 9781259713736
11th Edition
Authors: Ana M. Cruz Dr., Michael Deschamps, Frederick Niswander, Debra Prendergast, Dan Schisler
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Section: Discussion Question
Problem: 39
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Question Posted: November 19, 2018 12:44:02