David Gave Property with a Basis of $133,000 to Hannah

question 1588

Multiple Choice

David gave property with a basis of $133,000 to Hannah when the property had a FMV of $100,000 and paid gift taxes of $8,000. If Hannah later sells the property for $140,000, Hannah's basis (to determine gain) in the property immediately before the sale is

• A) $133,000.
• B) $108,000.
• C) $141,000.
• D) $100,000.

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