Roberto has received various gifts over the years. He has decided to dispose of the following assets
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a. In 1951, he received land worth $32,000. The donor's adjusted basis was $35,000. Roberto sells the land for $95,000 in 2015.
b. In 1956, he received stock in Gold Company. The donor's adjusted basis was $19,000. The fair market value on the date of the gift was $34,000. Roberto sells the stock for $40,000 in 2015.
c. In 1962, he received land worth $15,000. The donor's adjusted basis was $20,000. Roberto sells the land for $9,000 in 2015.
d. In 2003, he received stock worth $30,000. The donor's adjusted basis was $42,000. Roberto sells the stock for $38,000 in 2015.
What is the recognized gain or loss from each of the preceding transactions? Assume for each of the gift transactions that no gift tax was paid.
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South Western Federal Taxation 2016 Comprehensive
ISBN: 9781305395114
39th Edition
Authors: James H. Boyd, William H. Jr. Hoffman, David M. Maloney, William A. Raabe, James C. Young
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