Conner purchased 300 shares of Zinco stock for $30,000 in year 1. On May 23, year 6,

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Conner purchased 300 shares of Zinco stock for $30,000 in year 1. On May 23, year 6, Conner sold all the stock to his daughter Alice for $20,000, its then fair market value. Conner realized no other gain or loss during year 6. On July 26, year 6, Alice sold the 300 shares of Zinco for $25,000. What was Alice’s recognized gain or loss on her sale?

a. $0

b. $5,000 long-term gain 

c. $5,000 short-term loss

d. $5,000 long-term loss

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South-Western Federal Taxation 2019 Comprehensive

ISBN: 9781337703017

42th Edition

Authors: David M. Maloney, William A. Raabe, William H. Hoffman, James C. Young

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