19) This year Barney purchased 500 shares of Bell common stock for $20 per share. At year-end the Bell shares were only worth $2 per share. What amount can Barney deduct as a loss this year? A) $10,000 B) $9,000 C) $1,000 D) Barney can deduct $10,000 only if he includes $1,000 in his taxable income E) None of the choices are correct Barney is not entitled to a loss deduction.