Erin,a Single Taxpayer,has 1,000 Shares of 1244 Stock She Purchased

question 49

Essay

Erin,a single taxpayer,has 1,000 shares of 1244 stock she purchased directly from AAA Corporation for $120,000 five years ago.The stock now has a FMV of $30,000,and Erin is thinking of selling the stock.She has no other capital gains or losses for the year.Discuss the tax consequences and planning opportunities relating to selling the stock.

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