Answer:
Darlene's had a loss of $9000 in December
Darlene's made a profit of $7600 in May
Explanation:
Given data;
Darlene's old shares = 500 at $21,000
Darlene's sold old shares = $12,000 December 17
Darlene's purchases new shares = 600 at $15,000 January 10
Darlene's sold new share at $22,600 in May
The tax effect of sales on Darlene's taxable income can be determined as follows;
1. Deductible loss
2. Realized gain or loss
1. Deductible loss: Old shares
Cost price = $21,000
Selling price = $12,000
Profit = Selling price - Cost price
Profit = $12,000-$21,000
= -$9000
Darlene's had a loss of $9000 in December
2. Realized gain or loss: new shares
Cost price price = $15,000
Selling price = $22,600
Profit = Selling price - Cost price
= $22,600 - $15,000
= $7600
Darlene's made a profit of $7600 in May