Question

Ralph gives his daughter, Angela, stock (basis of $8,000; fair market value of $6,000). No gift tax results. If Angela subsequently sells the stock for $10,000, what is her recognized gain or loss?\

Answer 1

Answer:

Her recognized gain is $2,000

Explanation:

Data provided in the question:

Stock basis = $8,000

Fair market value = $6,000

Sale value = $10,000

Now,

Ralph's daughter  recognized gain or loss will be

= Sale value  - Stock basis

or

Ralph's daughter  recognized gain or loss = $10,000 - $8,000

or

Ralph's daughter  recognized gain or loss = $2,000

Here,

the positive value means that there is a gain.

Hence,

Her recognized gain is $2,000