CPA · Question 19 · Area III: Property Transactions
A taxpayer purchased 100 shares of TechCorp stock for $5,000 on January 1. On December 15 of the same year, the taxpayer sold the 100 shares for $3,000. On December 20, the taxpayer purchased 50 shares of TechCorp stock for $1,600. What is the recognized loss on the December 15 sale and the basis of the new 50 shares?
Answer options:
Recognized Loss: $2,000; Basis: $1,600
Recognized Loss: $1,000; Basis: $2,600
Recognized Loss: $0; Basis: $3,600
Recognized Loss: $1,000; Basis: $1,600
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