Internal Revenue Service United States Department of the Treasury
Level Basic Advanced Military International

Income — Capital Gain or Loss Workout

Holding Period

Case Study 3: Long-Term or Short-Term

Marie bought 100 shares of Antrim Corporation stock for $2,000. A year later, she bought another 100 shares of Antrim for $2,300. Five years later, Marie sold 100 shares of Antrim for $3,000, but she did not identify the specific block at the time of sale.

What is the adjusted basis of the stock that Marie sold?

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Publication 4491 Capital Gain or Loss Income

Publication 4491 Capital Gain or Loss Income