Last Year, Wanda Gave Her Daughter a Passive Activity (Adjusted

question 46

Essay

Last year, Wanda gave her daughter a passive activity (adjusted basis of $80,000; fair market value of $160,000) with suspended losses of $20,000. In the current year, her daughter realizes income of $10,000 from the activity. What are the tax effects to Wanda and her daughter?

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Definitions:

Equal Payments

Consistent payment amounts made regularly over a period, typical in loans and annuities.

Simple Interest

Interest calculated on the principal sum only, not compounding on earned interest, typically over a period of time.

Savings Account

A bank account that earns interest over time, designed for the deposit of funds not intended for immediate use.

Discounted

The reduction applied to the face value or current price of an item or financial instrument, taking into account factors such as time, interest rate, and risk.