Jack Has a Basis of $36,000 in His 1,000 Shares

question 57

Essay

Jack has a basis of $36,000 in his 1,000 shares of Acorn Corporation stock (a capital asset). The stock was acquired three years ago. He receives the following distributions as part of a plan of liquidation of Acorn Corporation:
What are the amount and character of the gain or loss that Jack will recognize during 2009? During 2010?

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