12. Stanley donates a hotel to a university for use as a conference center. The building cost...
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12. Stanley donates a hotel to a university for use as a conference center. The building cost
$1,500,000 3 months ago and has a fair market value of $1,900,000 on the date the contribution is made. If Stanley had sold the building, the $400,000 difference between the sales price and cost would have been a short-term capital gain. What is the amount of Stanley’s deduction for this contribution, before considering any limitation based on adjusted gross income?
a. $2,300,000
b. $1,500,000
c. $1,900,000
d. $0
e. The amount cannot be determined from the information given LO 5.4
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Income Tax Fundamentals 2011
ISBN: 9780538469197
29th Edition
Authors: Gerald E. Whittenburg, Martha Altus-Buller
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