Claire Donated 200 Shares of Stock (Held for 5 Years)

question 60

Short Answer

Claire donated 200 shares of stock (held for 5 years) to her father's nonoperating private foundation this year. The stock was worth $15,000 but Claire's basis was only $4,000. Determine the maximum amount of charitable deduction for the donation if Claire's AGI is $60,000 this year.

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