Simone Donated a Landscape Painting (Tangible Capital Gain Property) to a Library

question 114

Multiple Choice

Simone donated a landscape painting (tangible capital gain property) to a library, a public charity. She purchased the painting five years ago for $50,000, and on the date of the gift, it had a fair market value of $200,000. What is her maximum charitable contribution deduction for the year if her AGI is $300,000 (before considering the itemized deduction phase-out) ?

• A) $100,000
• B) $200,000
• C) $90,000 if the library uses the painting for its charitable purpose
• D) $150,000
• E) None of these

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