The Holding Period of Property Acquired by Gift May Begin

question 130

Multiple Choice

The holding period of property acquired by gift may begin on:

• A) The date the property was acquired by the donor only.
• B) The date of gift only.
• C) Either the date the property was acquired by the donor or the date of gift.
• D) The last day of the tax year in which the property was originally acquired by the donor.
• E) None of the above.

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