LO.1 The gross estate of Bridgett, decedent, includes stock of Crane Corporation (E & P of $1.3
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LO.1 The gross estate of Bridgett, decedent, includes stock of Crane Corporation
(E & P of $1.3 million) and Eagle Corporation (E & P of $1 million) valued at $750,000 and $2 million, respectively. At the time of her death in 2012, Bridgett owned 26% of the Crane stock outstanding and 32% of the Eagle stock outstanding. Bridgett had a basis of $240,000 in the Crane stock and $165,000 in the Eagle stock. Bridgett’s adjusted gross estate is $7.5 million, and the death taxes and funeral and administration expenses total $750,000. What are the tax consequences to Bridgett’s estate if Crane Corporation redeems all of the Crane Corporation stock for $750,000?
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South Western Federal Taxation 2013 Corporations Partnerships Estates And Trusts
ISBN: 9781133495574
36th Edition
Authors: William H. Hoffman, William A. Raabe, James E. Smith, David M. Maloney