Ida Sells Some Stock to Mae for $20,000 at a Time

question 7

Essay

Ida sells some stock to Mae for $20,000 at a time when the stock is valued at $50,000.Later in the year,she gives Mae $15,000 in cash.
a)What is the amount of Ida's taxable gifts?
b)How would your answer to Part (a)change if Ida gave the cash to Jonathan instead of to Mae?

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