Kelly decided to invest in Lime, Inc. common stock after reviewing Lime's public disclosures, including recent financial

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Kelly decided to invest in Lime, Inc. common stock after reviewing Lime's public disclosures, including recent financial statements and a number of press releases issued by Lime. On August 7, 2013, Kelly purchased 60,000 shares of Lime for $210,000. In May 2014, Lime entered into a joint venture with Cherry, Inc. In November 2014, the joint venture failed, and Lime's stock began to decline in value. In December 2014, Cherry filed a lawsuit against Lime for theft of corporate opportunity and breach of fiduciary responsibility. In February 2015, Lime filed a countersuit against Cherry for fraud and misappropriation of funds. At the end of December 2015, Kelly's stock in Lime was worth $15,000. Identify the relevant tax issues for Kelly.
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South Western Federal Taxation 2016 Comprehensive

ISBN: 9781305395114

39th Edition

Authors: James H. Boyd, William H. Jr. Hoffman, David M. Maloney, William A. Raabe, James C. Young

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