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1 April, 00:59

Jerry and Julie are brother and sister. Jerry sold stock to Julie for $5,000, its fair market value. The stock cost Jerry $10,000 5 years ago. Also, Jerry sold Carol (an unrelated party) stock for $2,000 that cost $10,000 3 years ago. What is Jerry's recognized loss before the $3,000 capital loss limitation?

(A) $5,000

(B) $13,000

(C) $14,000

(D) 0

(E) $8,000

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  1. 1 April, 01:33
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    Answer: Loss = $8000

    Option (e) is correct.

    Given:

    Jerry sold stock to Julie for $5,000

    The stock cost Jerry $10,000

    Jerry sold Carol stock for $2,000 that cost $10,000

    Here; it should be noted that, Jerry and Julie are brother and sister.

    whereas;

    Jerry and Carol are unrelated party.

    Here, the total loss will be computed in regards with the unrelated party:

    Loss = Price of stock - Selling price

    Loss = $10000 - $2000

    Loss = $8000
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