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Sue has 5,100 shares of Sony stock that have an adjusted basis of $29,070

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Sue has 5,100 shares of Sony stock that have an adjusted basis of $29,070. She sold the 5,100 shares of stock for cash of $11,220, and she also received a piece of land as part of the proceeds. The land was valued at $20,500 and had an adjusted basis to the buyer of $12,300.

 

What is Sue's gain or loss on the sale of 5,100 shares of Sony stock?

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Sue's gain or loss on the sale of 5,100 shares of Sony stock=$2,650

 

Amount on sales of stock = $11,220 + $20,500 =$31,720

Amount adjusted on the basis of stock =$29,070

Gain or loss on the sale of stock = amount receive on the sale of stock - adjusted amount on the basis of stock

$31,720 - $29,070 = $2,650

Sue's gain or loss on the sale of 5,100 shares of Sony stock=$2,650

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