Five Years Ago, Joe, a Single Taxpayer, Acquired Stock in a Corporation

question 89

Essay

Five years ago, Joe, a single taxpayer, acquired stock in a corporation that qualified as a small business corporation under § 1244, at a cost of $55,000.Joe wants to give his son, Jake, $15,000 to help finance Jake's college education.The stock is currently worth $15,000.Joe is considering selling the stock in the current year for $15,000 and giving the cash to Jake.As an alternative, Joe could give the stock to Jake and let Jake sell it for $15,000.Which alternative should Joe choose?

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