Martin sells a stock investment for 25,000 on August 2, 2010. Martin's adjusted basis in the stock is $14,000.
a. If Martin acquired the stock on November 15, 2009, calculate the amount and the nature of the gain or loss.
b. If Martin had acquired the stock on September 11, 2008, calculate the amount and nature of the gain or loss.
During 2010, Tom sold Sears stock for $10,000. The stock was purchased 4 years ago for $13,000. Tom also sold Ford Motor Co. bonds for $35,000. The bonds were purchased 2 months ago for $30,000. Home Depot stock, purchased 2 years ago for $1,000, was sold by Tom for $1500. Calculate Tom's net gain or loss, and indicate the nature of the gain or loss.