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

question 95

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
$16,000 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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