Rick Sells Stock of Ty Corporation,which Has an Adjusted Basis

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Rick sells stock of Ty Corporation,which has an adjusted basis of $20,000,for $22,000.He pays a sales commission of $500.In computing his gain or loss,the amount realized by Rick is $1,500.

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