On September 3,2015,Able,a single individual,purchased § 1244 stock in Red Corporation from his friend Al for $60,000.On December 31,2015,the stock was worth $85,000.On August 15,2016,Able was notified that the stock was worthless.How should Able report this item on his 2016 tax return?
A) $85,000 capital loss.
B) $85,000 ordinary loss.
C) $50,000 ordinary loss and $35,000 capital loss.
D) $60,000 ordinary loss.
E) None of the above.
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