LO.4 When Brent learns that his mother, Della, is terminally ill, he gives her a valuable art

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LO.4 When Brent learns that his mother, Della, is terminally ill, he gives her a valuable art collection. In her will, Della leaves the collection to Melody, Brent’s wife.

a. For income tax purposes, what was Brent trying to accomplish? Will it work? Why or why not?

b. What are some of the nontax pitfalls of this procedure?

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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

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