Jill Is Considering Making a Donation to Her Church

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Essay

Jill is considering making a donation to her church. She wants to give $50,000 for the new church building. She has some stock with a FMV of $50,000 and an adjusted basis of $10,000 that she has held for 3 years. She is planning to sell the stock and donate the $50,000 proceeds to the church. What should she consider before taking that action?

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Definitions:

Preparation Stage

A phase in the process of change where an individual plans and intends to take action towards a goal in the near future.

Maintenance Stage

In behavior change models, this is the phase where an individual has sustained a change and works to prevent relapse.

Nutritious Food

Food that provides the necessary nutrients to support health and well-being.

Preparation/Determination Stage

A phase in the Transtheoretical Model of behavior change where an individual prepares to take action towards a goal, typically involving gathering resources or planning strategies.