Problem 7-51 (LO 7-2) [The following information applies to the questions displayed below.] Three years ago, Adrian purchased 100 shares of stock in X Corp. for $10,000. On December 30 of year 4, Adrian sells the 100 shares for $6,000. (Leave no answers blank. Enter zero if applicable. Loss amounts should be indicated with a minus sign.)

b. Assuming Adrian has no other capital gains or losses, except that on January 20 of year 5, Adrian purchases 100 shares of X Corp. stock for $6,000. How much loss from the sale on December 30 of year 4 is deductible on Adrians year 4 tax return? What basis does Adrian take in the stock purchased on January 20 of year 5?

Deductible Loss: _________

Basis: ($10,000)

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