The Taxpayer Owns Stock with an Adjusted Basis of $15,000

question 252

True/False

The taxpayer owns stock with an adjusted basis of $15,000 and a fair market value of $8,000. If the stock or cash is going to be given to her niece, it is preferable for the taxpayer to sell the stock and give the $8,000 of cash to her niece. The same preference would exist if the recipient were a qualified charitable organization.

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Definitions:

Net Income

The profit of a company after all expenses and taxes have been subtracted from total revenue, indicating the company's actual profitability.

Interest Expense

The cost incurred by an entity for borrowed funds; it is the price paid for the use of borrowed money.

Carrying Value

The amount at which an asset is recognized in the balance sheet, subtracting any accumulated depreciation or amortization.

Maturity

The date on which a financial instrument or obligation becomes due and is to be paid or settled.