Answer:
there is gain and receive is $100 long term gain
Explanation:
given data
Sadie sold = 10 shares
Sadie sold shares of stock = $500
time = 16 year ago
Sadie purchased the stock = $600
time = 2 year earlier
George sells stock = $700
to find out
amount and character of his recognized gain or loss in the current year
solution
we know that George receives dual basis in the stock
his loss = $600 - $500 = $100
and
if we consider stock is sold at a gain
then George receives a carryover basis = $600
and
if we consider stock is sold at a loss
then George receives = $500
also here his sister basis and holding period is transfer to her brother
so we can say there is gain
and receive is = proceed - carryover basis
receive is = $700 - $600
receive is $100 long term gain
