Problem: Your client purchased 200 shares of a restaurant franchise which only opens 4 days a week (Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday) their symbol is GBE-G Your client bought this stock because they love their no-nonsense pricing (every meal is $10) and their motto of Life Family Balance. Your client came to see you today and wants to know what they will have to declare on their 2023 tax return, in-regards to this stock.
SITUATION: purchased 200 shares on Jan 5th 2023 at $4 a share. March 4th 2023 the stock was trading at $20 a share when they announced a 5 for 1 split. April 1st 2023 stock was trading at $4.50 a share when they announced another 2 for 1 split. Your client sold all of their shares this morning at $4 a share. Your client is confused and wants to know how many shares were sold, how much money they made, and how much they will have to report as capital gains on their 2023 tax return?