Abby purchased 100 shares of her father’s favorite stock for $27 per share exactly 1 year ago, commission free. She sold it today for a total amount of $3225. She plans to invest the entire amount in a different corporation’s stock today, but she must now pay a $45 commission fee. If she plans to sell this new stock exactly 1 year from now and realize the same return as she has just made, what must be the total amount she receives next year? Include the commission fee as a part of the purchase price, but neglect any tax effects.

Abby purchased 100 shares of her father’s favorite stock for $27 per share exactly 1 year ago, commission free. She sold it today for a total amount of $3225. She plans to invest the entire amount in a different corporation’s stock today, but she must now pay a $45 commission fee. If she plans to sell this new stock exactly 1 year from now and realize the same return as she has just made, what must be the total amount she receives next year? Include the commission fee as a part of the purchase price, but neglect any tax effects.

CONCEPTS IN FED.TAX.,2020-W/ACCESS

20th Edition

ISBN:9780357110362

Author:Murphy

Publisher:Murphy

Chapter7: Losses—deductions And Limitations

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 62P

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