Chrissy receives 200 shares of Chevron stock as a gift from her father. The stock cost her

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Chrissy receives 200 shares of Chevron stock as a gift from her father. The stock cost her father $9,000 10 years ago and is worth $10,500 at the date of the gift. 

a. If Chrissy sells the stock for $12,500, calculate the amount of the gain or loss on the sale. 

b. If Chrissy sells the stock for $4,600, calculate the amount of the gain or loss on the sale.

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Income Tax Fundamentals 2019

ISBN: 9781337703062

37th Edition

Authors: Gerald E. Whittenburg, Steven Gill

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