Mr. Zebra owns 2,000 shares of NorthSouth Corporation common stock, which he purchased on March 8, 2011, for $66,000. On October 3, 2018, Zebra purchases an additional 600 shares for $18,600. On October 12, 2018, he sells the original 2,000 shares for $65,000. On November 1, 2018, he purchases an additional 600 shares for $18,000.

A

What is Mr. Zebra's recognized gain or loss as a result of the sale on October 12, 2018? Amount Gain or Loss

b.

What are the basis and the holding period of the stock he continues to hold?

c.

How would your answers to Parts a and b change if the stock Zebra purchases during 2018 is NorthSouth nonvoting, nonconvertible, preferred stock instead of NorthSouth common stock?