Emma Gives Her Personal Use Automobile (Cost of $32,000; Fair

question 163

Essay

Emma gives her personal use automobile (cost of $32,000; fair market value of $12,000) to her son, Louis, on July 3,2019. She has owned the automobile since July 1, 2016.
a. What is Louis' basis for the car?
b. When does his holding period begin?

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