Internal Revenue Service United States Department of the Treasury
Level Basic Advanced Military International

Income — Capital Gain or Loss Workout

Holding Period

Skills Warm Up: Holding Period

Question 1 of 1

Homer bought two blocks of 400 shares of stock, the first in March 2013 for $1,200, and the second in March 2024 for $1,600. In June of 2024, he sold 400 shares for $1,500 without specifying which block of shares he was selling.

What is the amount of Homer's gain/loss?

Short-term loss of $100
Short-term gain of $300
Long-term loss of $100
Long-term gain of $300