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This is a study of theoretical investments in shares of GameStop [NYSE:GME] stock over time. Below are facts to be utilized in responding to the

This is a study of theoretical investments in shares of GameStop [NYSE:GME] stock over time. Below are facts to be utilized in responding to the questions within.

Date Price/sh
2/1/2021 $ 225.00
2/16/2021 $ 49.51
3/1/2021 $ 120.40
3/15/2021 $ 220.14
4/1/2021 $ 191.45
6/1/2021 $ 249.02

1. You purchase 50 shs of GME on 2/1/21

You sell 20 shs on 2/16/21

You purchase 20 shs on 3/1/21

Which of the following are true as of 3/1/21?

(multiple answer - you can select more than one)

a.

You own 50 shs of GME that have a tax basis of $9,158.00

b.

You own 50 shs of GME that have a tax basis of $12,667.80

c.

You have a deferred loss due to the wash sale rules.

d.

You have realized losses of $3,509.80 on GME

2. You have unrealized gain on your position in GME @ 3/15/21

(True/False)

True

False

3. Continuing to consider the activity in the previous questions:

You purchase 10 shs on 4/1/21

You sell 50 shs on 6/1/21

What amount do you realize on the sale of shares on 6/1/21?

(multiple choice - choose 1)

a.

Realized gain of $12,451.00

b.

Realized gain of $3,293.00

c.

Realized loss of $3,293.00

d.

Realized loss of $216.80

4. What is the basis in the shs of GME that you hold at 6/1/21?

(multiple choice)

a.

Realized gain of $1,914.50

b.

$1,372.28

c.

$1,914.50

d.

$2,595.42

5. GameStop hasn't paid a dividend since 2019. Assuming GME's board of directors decided to pay a dividend of $0.40/share with an ex-date of 3/31/21, what would have been the amount and characterization of your dividend income?

(multiple choice)

a.

$20 of non-qualified dividend income

b.

$28 of qualified dividend income

c.

$8 of qualified dividend income

d.

$20 of qualified dividend income

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