Sarah and James Hernandez purchased 140 shares of Macy's stock at $57 a share. One year later, they sold the stock for $61 a share. They paid a broker a commision of $8 when they purchased the stock and a commision of $12 when they sold the stock. During the 12-month period the couple owned the stock, Macy's paid dividends that totaled $1.00. Calculate the Hernandezes' total return for this investment.

Sarah and James Hernandez purchased 140 shares of Macy's stock at $57 a share. One year later, they sold the stock for $61 a share. They paid a broker a commision of $8 when they purchased the stock and a commision of $12 when they sold the stock. During the 12-month period the couple owned the stock, Macy's paid dividends that totaled $1.00. Calculate the Hernandezes' total return for this investment.

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

20th Edition

ISBN:9780357110362

Author:Murphy

Publisher:Murphy

Chapter11: Property Dispositions

Section: Chapter Questions

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