James and Colleen Have Reached an Agreement with Kelsey in Which

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Essay

James and Colleen have reached an agreement with Kelsey in which she will give birth to a baby and then give the baby to James and Colleen. In return, James and Colleen will pay Kelsey $40,000 cash and pay for her medical expenses. What tax issues should Kelsey consider?

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Definitions:

Current Liabilities

Short-term financial obligations due within one year or less, which a company needs to pay with its current assets.

Long-Term Creditors

Entities or individuals to whom a company owes money, with the obligation for repayment extending beyond one year.

Debt To Total Assets Ratio

A financial metric indicating the proportion of a company's total assets that are financed by debt.