DavidS127
Expert Alumni

Investors & landlords

You have a "basis" in the promotional stock equal to the amount you reported as income when you received the stock (which is equal to the fair market value when you receive the stock).  So, when you sell the stock, the difference between what you received and that cost basis is a gain or loss.

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