Mark and Lucy owned two stocks, Tinker Inc., and Chance Inc., that became worthless during year 8.
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Mark and Lucy owned two stocks, Tinker Inc., and Chance Inc., that became worthless during year 8. The adjusted basis in Tinker was $80,000. Tinker was incorporated in year 2, and Mark and Lucy purchased their stock in year 4. Their adjusted basis in Chance was $20,000. Chance was incorporated in year 2, and Mark and Lucy were original stockholders. Both stocks were purchased for cash, and each corporation had total capital of $500,000. How much ordinary loss can Mark and Lucy deduct on their joint year 8 tax return as a result of these transactions?
a. $0
b. $20,000
c. $80,000
d. $100,000
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South Western Federal Taxation 2023 Comprehensive Volume
ISBN: 9780357719688
46th Edition
Authors: Annette Nellen, Andrew D. Cuccia, Mark Persellin, James C. Young
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