Ted sold 100 shares of Intel stock on December 31, 2020 for
$40,000. Ted purchased the stock several years ago
for $50,000. On January 10, 2021 Ted purchased 100 shares of Intel
stock for $38,000 be included in his investment
portfolio. Determine the amount of the loss that Ted may deduct on
his 2020 tax return and calculate Ted’s basis in
the Intel stock acquired in 2021.
Answer : Shares purchased several years ago = $50,000
Sold 100 shares of Intel stock for $40,000
Loss = cost price - sale price = 50,000 - 40,000 = 10,000
$10,000 will be the loss that will be deducted on his 2020 tax return.
Answer : Ted's basis in the Intel Stock acquired in 2021 will be Total cost of shares divided by Number of shares purchased.
Basis ( Intial cost basis ) = $38,000/100 = $380
Ted's basis in Intel stock acquired in 2021 is $380.
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