Answer:
$4,000;$3,500
Explanation:
Calculation to determine How much loss can Gerald deduct, and how much loss must he suspend if he only applies the tax basis loss limitation
Calculation for How much loss can Gerald deduct
Gerald's loss Deduction = [$2,000 + $3,000 - $2,000 + (50% × $2,000)]
Gerald's loss Deduction =[$2,000 + $3,000 - $2,000 + $1,000]
Gerald's loss Deduction=$4,000
Calculation for how much loss must he suspend
Loss to Suspend=(50%*$15,000)-$4,000
Loss to Suspend=$7,500-$4,000
Loss to Suspend=$3,500
Therefore the amount of loss that Gerald can deduct is $4,000 and the amount of loss that he must suspend if he only applies the tax basis loss limitation is $3,500
