Question

Fact Pattern: Conner purchased 300 shares of Zinco stock for $30,000 in 1994. On May 23, 2013, Conner sold all the stock to his daughter Alice for $20,000, its fair market value at the time. Conner realized no other gain or loss during 2013. On July 26, 2013, Alice sold the 300 shares of Zinco for $25,000.What amount of the loss from the sale of Zinco stock can Conner deduct in 2013?

Answer 1

Answer: Loss from sale of Zinco stock = $10,000

Explanation:

Given that,

Conner purchased 300 shares of Zinco stock for $30,000 in 1994

On may 23, 2013 conner sold all the shares to his daughter for $20,000

This clearly shows that conner incurred a loss of $10,000 from selling it to his daughter.

Hence,

Loss of $10,000 should be deducted from sale of zinco stock in 2013.