Inactive Tutor answered • 05/28/16
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The gain is $11,000. That is how much money Martin makes on the sale. It is only long term if he held it for over one year. Otherwise it is short term.
Larry L.
asked • 05/28/16need help with homework
Martin sells a stock investment for $26,000 on August 2, 2015. Martin's adjusted basis in the stock is $15,000.
a. If Martin acquired the stock on November 15, 2014, calculate the amount and the nature of the gain or loss. $ short term capital gain.
b. If Martin had acquired the stock on September 11, 2013, calculate the amount and nature of the gain or loss. $ long term capital gain.
a. If Martin acquired the stock on November 15, 2014, calculate the amount and the nature of the gain or loss. $ short term capital gain.
b. If Martin had acquired the stock on September 11, 2013, calculate the amount and nature of the gain or loss. $ long term capital gain.
I need to find for A. short-term capital gain or loss and for B. long-term capital gain or loss.
Can you help me understand this question.
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