26. On January 15 of the current year, Eileen, age 24, receives stock worth $26,000 as a...

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26. On January 15 of the current year, Eileen, age 24, receives stock worth

$26,000 as a gift from her parents. Her parents jointly purchased the stock six years ago for $12,000. During the year, Eileen receives $2,100 dividend income on the stock. In December, she sells the stock for $39,000.

a. Assuming this is Eileen’s only income for the year, and her parents are in the 35 percent marginal tax bracket, how much income tax does the family save as a result of this gift?

b. Are there any transfer taxes as a result of this gift? Explain.

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Taxation For Decision Makers

ISBN: 9781118091555

2012 Edition

Authors: Shirley Dennis Escoffier

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