This Year Nicholas Earned $500,000 and Used It to Purchase

question 75

Essay

This year Nicholas earned $500,000 and used it to purchase land in joint tenancy with a right of survivorship with Nevaeh. Has Nicholas made a taxable gift to Nevaeh and, if so, in what amount?

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Definitions:

Capital Account

An account on a nation's balance of payments that records transactions involving the purchase and sale of assets, or in business accounting, an account representing owner's equity.

Partnership Capital

The total amount of equity contributed by all partners in a partnership business.

Personal Assets

Assets owned by an individual, including tangible and intangible items of value such as real estate, investments, and personal property.

Unlimited Life

A characteristic of corporate entities indicating they can continue to exist indefinitely, beyond the lives of their owners or members, unless dissolved.