Question: Hello, I need help with the following for a 2 0 2 3 tax return problem, specifically on the tax treatment of each: On May

Hello, I need help with the following for a 2023 tax return problem, specifically on the tax treatment of each:
On May 9,2005, Joses father gave him 400 shares of Ragusa Corporation common stock as a birthday gift. The stock cost his father $16,000($40 a share) and was worth $20,000 on the date of the gift. In 2017, when the stock was worth $140 per share, Ragusa declared a 2-for-1 stock split. On July 27,2023, Jose sold 400 shares for $20,000($50 a share). For sentimental reasons, Jose kept the remaining 400 shares. Form 1099B for this sale did not report the basis of this property.
On December 21,2023, the Navas sold 500 shares of Cormorant Power common stock for $40,000($80 a share). They purchased the stock on February 1,2023, for $50,000($100 a share), with the basis reported on Form 1099B. The Navas sold the stock to generate a loss to offset some of their capital gains. However, they considered Cormorant Power to be a good investment, so they repurchased 500 shares on February 19,2024, for $45,000($90 a share).
On March 2,2022, Rosa was contacted by Ava Marcus, a former college roommate. Over lunch, Ava asked Rosa for a loan of $6,000 to help finance a new venture. Rosa made the loan because the venture, a summer art camp in Sedona, AZ, sounded interesting. Ava signed a note due in two years at 10% interest. In late 2023, Rosa learned that Ava had disappeared after being charged by Arizona authorities with grand theft. She also learned that Ava is wanted in New Mexico for parole violation from a prior felony conviction. Ava made no payments to Rosa on the note.
The Navas have a long-term capital loss carryover of $7,000 from 2022.

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