LO.3, 4 Brittany Callihan sold stock (basis of $92,000) to her son, Ridge, for $80,000, the fair market value.

a. What are the tax consequences to Brittany?

b. What are the tax consequences to Ridge if he later sells the stock for $95,000? For

$76,000? For $87,000?

c. Write a letter to Brittany in which you inform her of the tax consequences if she sells the stock to Ridge for $80,000. Explain how a sales transaction could be structured that would produce better tax consequences for her. Brittany’s address is 32 Country Lane, Lawrence, KS 66045.