Grace Transferred $800,000 into Trust with the Income to Be

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Essay

Grace transferred $800,000 into trust with the income to be paid annually to her spouse, Isaiah, for life and the remainder to Taylor. Calculate the amount of the taxable gifts from the transfers.

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