On December 15, 2015, Amanda sends Peter, her son, a check for an

amount equal to the 2503(b) gift tax annual exclusion.

a. Peter deposits the check in his bank on December 29, 2015. The

check clears Amanda's bank on January 3, 2016. What are the gift

tax consequences?

b. Instead, Peter deposits the check in his bank on January 2, 2016.

The check clears Amanda's bank on January 5, 2016. What are the

gift tax consequences?

c. Peter deposits the check in his bank on December 28, 2015.

Amanda dies on December 29, 2015. The check clears Amanda's

bank on January 2, 2016. What are the gift tax consequences?