Last Year Brandon Opened a Savings Account with a Deposit

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Last year Brandon opened a savings account with a deposit of $45,000. The account was in the name of Brandon and Melanie,who have joint tenancy with the right of survivorship. Melanie did not contribute to the account, but this year she withdrew $18,000. Has Brandon made a taxable gift to Melanie, and if so, in what amount?

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Definitions:

Nonblanchable Redness

A skin condition where red spots or patches do not turn white when pressed, often an early indicator of pressure injury.

Coccyx

The small bone at the base of the spine, commonly referred to as the tailbone.

Deep Tissue Injury

A severe form of pressure ulcer characterized by damage to underlying soft tissues from prolonged pressure or shear.

Macerated

The softening and breaking down of skin or tissue, often due to prolonged exposure to moisture.