Bruce Receives 20 Stock Rights in a Nontaxable Distribution

question 46

Multiple Choice

Bruce receives 20 stock rights in a nontaxable distribution. The stock rights have an FMV of $5,000. The common stock with respect to which the rights are issued has a basis of $4,000 and an FMV of $120,000. Bruce allows the stock rights to lapse. He can deduct a loss of

• A)$0.
• B)$1,000.
• C)$5,000.
• D)none of the above

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