In the Current Year, Martha Makes the Transfers Below to Her

question 58

Essay

In the current year, Martha makes the transfers below to her husband, Ryan. What is the amount, if any, of her m deduction?
a) In August, she gives him a house valued at $250,000.
b) In December, she gives him a 15- year income interest in a trust with the bank name as trustee. She names he son as the remainderman. The trust is irrevocable and is funded with $500,000 of assets, and 8% is the
applicable interest rate.

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