In 1990, Jude, a Resident of New York, Purchases Realty

question 82

Multiple Choice

In 1990, Jude, a resident of New York, purchases realty for $500,000 listing title as "Jude and Tony, joint tenants with right of survivorship." Tony predeceases Jude when the realty is worth $2,000,000. Tony's heirs have an income tax basis in the property of:

• A)$0.
• B)$250,000.
• C)$1,000,000.
• D)$1,250,000.
• E)$2,250,000.

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