Canny Foods Co

question 93

Multiple Choice

Canny Foods Co.is considering three ways it could contribute to a local,qualified charity.First,it could give $5,000 in cash.Second,it could give stock it initially purchased two years ago for $4,000 but is now worth $6,000.Third,it could give items of inventory with a fair market value of $7,000 but with an adjusted basis of $3,000.Which of the following correctly describes the relation among possible charitable contributions in terms of amount deductible for tax purposes?

• A) Cash > Stock > Inventory.
• B) Stock > Cash > Inventory.
• C) Inventory > Stock > Cash.
• D) Inventory > Cash > Stock.

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