At His Death in 2018, Nathan Owned the Following Property

question 56

Essay

At his death in 2018, Nathan owned the following property:

The real estate is subject to a $1,700,000 mortgage and Nathan made taxable gifts in 2009 totaling $2 million at which time he offset the gift tax with an applicable credit (exemption equivalent of $2 million). Nathan has never been married. What is the amount of his estate tax due? (Use Exhibit 25-1)

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