Nikki Exchanges Property Having a $20,000 Adjusted Basis and a $16,000

question 16

Essay

Nikki exchanges property having a $20,000 adjusted basis and a $16,000 FMV for 100 shares of Niftik stock in a transaction qualifying under Sec. 351. The stock qualifies as Sec. 1244 stock. Nikki's basis in her Niftik stock is $20,000. If Nikki sells her stock for $5,000, what is the amount and character of her loss?

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