Eight years ago, SW purchased 1,525 shares of Delta stock. On
May 20 of the current year, it sold these shares for $68 per share.
In each of the following cases, compute SW’s recognized gain or
loss on this sale:
- SW’s cost basis in the 1,525 shares was $81 per share. It did
not purchase any other Delta shares during this year.
- SW’s cost basis in the 1,525 shares was $81 per share. It
purchased 1,725 shares of Delta on May 1 for $70 per share.
- SW’s cost basis in the 1,525 shares was $81 per share. It
purchased 1,725 shares of Delta on June 8 for $70 per share.
- SW’s cost basis in the 1,525 shares was $58 per share. It
purchased 1,725 shares of Delta on June 8 for $70 per share.