After 5 Years of Marriage, Dave and Janet Decided to Get

question 65

Essay

After 5 years of marriage, Dave and Janet decided to get a divorce.As part of the divorce settlement, Janet transfers to Dave the house she purchased prior to their marriage.Janet's adjusted basis for the house is $125,000 and the fair market value is $200,000 on the date of the transfer.What are the tax consequences to Janet and to Dave as a result of the transfer?

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Definitions:

Compounded Monthly

A method of calculating interest where the accrued interest is added to the principal sum each month, so that each subsequent interest calculation is made on a slightly higher amount.

Compounded Annually

The practice of calculating and adding interest to the initial amount of money once every year, increasing the future accruals of interest.

Amortized

Amortized refers to gradually reducing the principle amount owed on a debt over time through a fixed repayment schedule.

Compounded Monthly

Interest on an investment or loan calculated each month and added to the principal, affecting the amount of future interest.