Clayton Contributes Land to the American Red Cross for Use

question 54

Multiple Choice

Clayton contributes land to the American Red Cross for use as a future site for a new building.His AGI is $50,000.Clayton paid $20,000 for the land eight months ago but its market value at the date of contribution is $25,000.With no special elections,Clayton's deductible contribution this year is

• A)$7,000.
• B)$18,000.
• C)$20,000.
• D)$25,000.

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