In 2013, Gray Corporation, a calendar year C corporation, has a $75,000 charitable contribution carryover from a

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In 2013, Gray Corporation, a calendar year C corporation, has a $75,000 charitable contribution carryover from a gift made in 2008. Gray is contemplating a gift of land to a qualified charity in either 2013 or 2014. Gray purchased the land as an investment five years ago for $100,000 (current fair market value is $250,000). Before considering any charitable deduction, Gray projects taxable income of $1 million for 2013 and $1.2 million for 2014. Should Gray make the gift of the land to charity in 2013 or in 2014? Provide support for your answer.
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South Western Federal Taxation 2014 Comprehensive Volume

ISBN: 9781285180922

37th Edition

Authors: William H. Hoffman, David M. Maloney, William A. Raabe, James C. Young

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