Martin sells a stock investment for $26,000 on August 2, 2019. Martins adjusted basis in the stock
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Martin sells a stock investment for $26,000 on August 2, 2019. Martin’s adjusted basis in the stock is $15,000.
a. If Martin acquired the stock on November 15, 2018, calculate the amount and the nature of the gain or loss.
b. If Martin had acquired the stock on September 10, 2017, calculate the amount and nature of the gain or loss.
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