Zane Makes a Gift of Stock in Cerulean Company to Family

question 108

Essay

Zane makes a gift of stock in Cerulean Company to family members. Cerulean is a closely held corporation that is not traded on any exchange. To hedge on the value used for gift tax purposes, Zane also donates some of the stock to a qualified charity. Explain the advantage of this approach.

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