Joe, Who Is in the 32% Tax Bracket This Year

question 65

Essay

Joe, who is in the 32% tax bracket this year, expects to retire next year and be in the 22% tax bracket.He plans to donate $50,000 to his church.Because he will not have the cash available until next year, Joe donates land (long- term capital gain property) with a basis of $10,000 and fair market value of $50,000 to the church in December of the current year.He reacquires the land for $50,000 in February of the next year.Discuss Joe's tax objectives and all tax issues related to his actions.

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