Kenny Is Thinking of Making a Substantial Gift of Stock

question 62

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?

Grasp when and why a company might call callable bonds.

Calculate the stock value conversion rate for convertible bonds.

Determine the concept of buying bonds at a premium or a discount.

Calculate the premium and discount price of bonds.

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