Bill inherited 5000 shares of Exxon stock two years ago from his father estate when the...

 

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Bill inherited 5000 shares of Exxon stock two years ago from his father estate when the FMV was $ 90 per share. On November 10th of the current year Bill sold 1000 shares of Exxon for $60 per share. By Christmas, Bill was feeling sentimental and bought 1000 shares of Exxon back at $67 per share to relieve his guilt for his earlier greed & lack of respect for his fathers money. Bill's gain or loss is: $3,000 realized long term capital loss. $7,000 realized short term capital loss $30,000 recognized loss. $30,000 realized long term capital loss that is recognized and a $67,000 basis in the last 1000 shares he purchased Bill inherited 5000 shares of Exxon stock two years ago from his father estate when the FMV was $ 90 per share. On November 10th of the current year Bill sold 1000 shares of Exxon for $60 per share. By Christmas, Bill was feeling sentimental and bought 1000 shares of Exxon back at $67 per share to relieve his guilt for his earlier greed & lack of respect for his fathers money. Bill's gain or loss is: $3,000 realized long term capital loss. $7,000 realized short term capital loss $30,000 recognized loss. $30,000 realized long term capital loss that is recognized and a $67,000 basis in the last 1000 shares he purchased

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