Conner purchased 300 shares of zinco stock for 30000 in


Question - Conner purchased 300 shares of Zinco stock for $30,000 in 2010. On May 23, 2015, Conner sold all the stock to his daughter Alice for $20,000, its then fair market value. Conner realized no other gain or loss during 2015. On July 26, 2015, Alice sold the 300 shares of Zinco for $25,000.

a. What amount of the loss from the sale of Zinco stock can Conner deduct in 2015?

b. What was Alice's recognized gain or loss on her sale?

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