3. Bob sells a stock investment for $45,000 cash, and the purchaser assumes Bobs $32,500 debt on...

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3. Bob sells a stock investment for $45,000 cash, and the purchaser assumes Bob’s

$32,500 debt on the investment. The basis of Bob’s stock investment is $55,000.

What is the gain or loss realized on the sale?

a. $10,000 loss

b. $10,000 gain

c. $12,500 gain

d. $22,500 loss

e. $22,500 gain LO 8.3

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Income Tax Fundamentals 2011

ISBN: 9780538469197

29th Edition

Authors: Gerald E. Whittenburg, Martha Altus-Buller

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