Discussion question

 

Please respond to the following:

• Calvin, a client of yours since you opened your practice, has over the past few years become very intrigued by investing in the stock market. He has interest-bearing securities and dividend-paying stocks. He also owns U.S. Securities. He is considering selling $400,000 in stocks.  He does not know if he should sell the additional stock for a loss to help offset the stock sale of $400,000.
• Calvin called you to ask what tax consequences the interest and dividends will have along with the stock sale. What tax advice would you offer to Calvin in planning for this situation?
• Be sure to respond to at least one of your classmates posts.