In June of the Current Year, Rob's Wealthy Stepmother Died

question 73

Essay

In June of the current year, Rob's wealthy stepmother died and left him a stock portfolio worth $600,000. Before she died, she gave him a gift of $20,000 in cash. How much of these amounts, if any, are taxable to Rob? Why?

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