Sheila inherited 300 shares of stock, 100 shares of Magenta and 200 shares of Purple.  She has a stockbroker sell the shares for her, uses the proceeds for personal expenses, and thinks nothing further about the transaction.  What issue does she face when she prepares her Federal income tax return?

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Sheila inherited 300 shares of stock, 100 shares of Magenta and 200 shares of Purple.  She has a stockbroker sell the shares for her, uses the proceeds for personal expenses, and thinks nothing further about the transaction.  What issue does she face when she prepares her Federal income tax return?  

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