Bruce, who is single, had the following items for the current year: Salary of $80,000. Gain of $20,000 on the sale of § 1244 stock acquired two years earlier.. Loss of $75,000 on the sale of § 1244 stock acquired three years earlier. Worthless stock of $15,000. The stock was acquired on February 1 of the prior year and became worthless on January 15 of the current year. Determine Bruce's AGI for the current year.

Bruce, who is single, had the following items for the current year: Salary of $80,000. Gain of $20,000 on the sale of § 1244 stock acquired two years earlier.. Loss of $75,000 on the sale of § 1244 stock acquired three years earlier. Worthless stock of $15,000. The stock was acquired on February 1 of the prior year and became worthless on January 15 of the current year. Determine Bruce's AGI for the current year.

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Chapter7: Deductions And Losses: Certain Business Expenses And Losses

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