48. LO.1, 2, 4, 6 Ira Cook is planning to make a charitable contribution of Crystal, Inc....

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48. LO.1, 2, 4, 6 Ira Cook is planning to make a charitable contribution of Crystal, Inc.

stock worth $20,000 to the Boy Scouts. The stock has an adjusted basis of $15,000. A friend has suggested that Ira sell the stock and contribute the $20,000 in proceeds rather than contribute the stock.

a. Should Ira follow the friend’s advice? Why or why not?

b. Assume that the fair market value is only $13,000. In this case, should Ira follow the friend’s advice? Why or why not?

c. Rather than make a charitable contribution to the Boy Scouts, Ira is going to make a gift to Nancy, his niece. Advise Ira regarding

(a) and (b).

d. Write a letter to Ira regarding whether in

(a) he should sell the stock and contribute the cash or contribute the stock. He has informed you that he purchased the stock six years ago. Ira’s address is 500 Ireland Avenue, DeKalb, IL 60115.

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South-Western Federal Taxation 2014 Corporations Partnerships Estates And Trusts

ISBN: 9781285424484

37th Edition

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

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