Terry trooper, a single taxpayer, had the following transactions during 2019: a. Sold 60 shares of Troy
Question:
Terry trooper, a single taxpayer, had the following transactions during 2019:
a. Sold 60 shares of Troy Corporation common stock on March 22, 2019, for $660. The stock was purchased on January 31, 2019, for $7 per share.
b. Sold family gemstones held for three years for $10,000. The gemstones had a cost and basis of $7,800.
c. Three-year note from his brother became worthless. The note was $750.
d. Stock in Tyler Corporation became worthless on December 20, 2019, when the corporation filed for bankruptcy.
The stock was purchased for $250 on June 30, 2019.
e. Received $200 from a renter to cancel a lease held on rental property.
What is Terry's taxable income if his only other income was salary, net rental income and interest totaling $40,000? He has itemized deductions of $14,000 and no dependents.
Step by Step Answer:
CCH Federal Taxation Basic Principles 2020
ISBN: 9780808051787
2020 Edition
Authors: Ephraim P. Smith, Philip J. Harmelink, James R. Hasselback