In December of each year, Eleanor Young contributes 10% of her gross income to the United Way

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In December of each year, Eleanor Young contributes 10% of her gross income to the United Way (a 50% organization). Eleanor, who is in the 24% marginal tax bracket, is considering the following alternatives for satisfying the contribution. 

Fair Market Value (1) Cash donation $23,000 (2) Unimproved land held for six years ($3,000 basis) (3) Blue Corporation stock held for eight months ($3,000 basis) 23,000 23,000 (4) Gold Corporation stock held for two years ($28,000 basis) 23,000


Eleanor has asked you to help her decide which of the potential contributions listed above will be most tax advantageous. Evaluate the four alternatives, and write a letter to Eleanor to communicate your advice. Her address is 2622 Bayshore Drive, Berkeley, CA 94709.

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South Western Federal Taxation 2018 Essentials Of Taxation Individuals And Business Entities

ISBN: 9781337386173

21st Edition

Authors: William A. Raabe, James C. Young, Annette Nellen, David M. Maloney

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