In 2018 Ann received 1,000 shares of stock as a gift from her husband, Tim, who purchased

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In 2018 Ann received 1,000 shares of stock as a gift from her husband, Tim, who purchased them in 2009. At the time of the gift, the FMV of the stock was $29,300 and Tim’s basis was $31,000. If Ann sells the stock for $32,834 in 2018, what is the nature and amount of the gain from the sale?

a. $1,834 long-term gain.

b. $3,534 long-term gain.

c. $1,834 short-term gain and $1,700 long-term gain.

d. $1,834 term gain and $1,700 short-term gain.

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Fundamentals Of Taxation 2019

ISBN: 9781260158670

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Authors: Ana M. Cruz Dr., Michael Deschamps, Frederick Niswander, Debra Prendergast, Dan Schisler, Jinhee Trone

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