Robert and Diane, Husband and Wife, Live in Pennsylvania, a Common

question 136

Multiple Choice

Robert and Diane, husband and wife, live in Pennsylvania, a common law state.They purchased land as joint tenants in 2008 for $300,000.In 2012, Diane dies and bequeaths her share of the land to Robert.The land has a fair market value of $450,000.What is Robert's adjusted basis for the land?

• A)$300,000.
• B)$375,000.
• C)$450,000.
• D)$750,000.
• E)None of the above.

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