Four Years Ago, Don, a Single Taxpayer, Acquired Stock in a Corporation

question 86

Essay

Four years ago, Don, a single taxpayer, acquired stock in a corporation that qualified as a small business corporation under § 1244, at a cost of $60,000. Don wants to give his son, Ron, $20,000 to help finance Ron's college education. The stock is currently worth $20,000. Don is considering selling the stock in the current year for $20,000 and giving the cash to Ron. As an alternative, Don could give the stock to Ron and let Ron sell it for $20,000. Which alternative should Don choose?

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Definitions:

Allegation of Fraud

An assertion that someone has engaged in deceitful practices in violation of the law, typically involving financial transactions.

Voidable Title

Title that may be voided if one of the parties elects to do so.

Clouded Title

A title that has any irregularity, claim, or lien that creates uncertainty about the true ownership of the property.

Oral Agreement

A verbal contract in which the terms are agreed upon through spoken communication rather than in writing.