Faith Inherits an Undivided Interest in a Parcel of Land

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Essay

Faith inherits an undivided interest in a parcel of land from her father on February 15, 2018. Her father purchased the land on August 25, 1991 and his basis for the land was $325,000. The fair market value of the land is $12,500,000 on the date of her father's death and is $11,000,000 six months later. The executor elects the alternate valuation date. Faith has nine brothers and sisters and each inherited a one-tenth interest.
a. What is Faith's adjusted basis for her one-tenth undivided interest in the land?
b. What is her holding period for the land?

Evaluate tax strategies to minimize inefficiency and deadweight loss.

Recognize the relationship between tax revenue and elasticity of demand and supply.

Understand the concept of tax incidence and how it is affected by the elasticity of demand and supply.

Analyze the impact of a tax on market equilibrium, including quantity and price changes.

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