This year Barney purchased 600 shares of Bell common stock for $25.00 per share. At...

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This year Barney purchased 600 shares of Bell common stock for $25.00 per share. At year-end, the Bell shares were only worth $2.50 per share. What amount can Barney deduct as a loss this year?

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  • $15,000.

  • $13,500.

  • $1,500.

  • Barney can deduct $15,000 only if he includes $1,500 in his taxable income.

  • None of the choices are correct - Barney is not entitled to a loss deduction.

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