Sue has 5,250 shares of Sony stock that have an adjusted basis of $31,500. She sold the 5,250 shares of stock for cash of $13,125, and she also received a piece of land as part of the proceeds. The land was valued at $21,250 and had an adjusted basis to the buyer of $12,750.   What is Sue's gain or loss on the sale of 5,250 shares of Sony stock? Sue's gain?

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Sue has 5,250 shares of Sony stock that have an adjusted basis of $31,500. She sold the 5,250 shares of stock for cash of $13,125, and she also received a piece of land as part of the proceeds. The land was valued at $21,250 and had an adjusted basis to the buyer of $12,750.

 

What is Sue's gain or loss on the sale of 5,250 shares of Sony stock?

Sue's gain?

 

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