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

Income — Capital Gain or Loss Workout

Form 8949 and Schedule D

Skills Warm Up: Form 8949 and Schedule D

Question 2 of 4

On March 15, Bill bought 1,000 shares of stock for $15,000, including commission. On March 15, one year later, he sold 600 shares of the stock. Form 1099-B, box 6, reports sales price less commissions (net proceeds) of $7,800.

Based on the same scenario, how much is Bill's loss?

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