Kenny Is Thinking of Making a Substantial Gift of Stock

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Essay

Kenny is thinking of making a substantial gift of stock to his fiancée, Maria. The wedding is scheduled for October 1 of the current year. Kenny already has exhausted his unified credit. He also is considering giving $26,000 cash this year to each of his three children by a previous marriage. What tax issues should Kenny consider with respect to the gifts he plans to make to Maria and his three children?

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