On January 15, 2019, Eileen, age 24, receives stock worth $30,000 as a gift from her parents.

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On January 15, 2019, Eileen, age 24, receives stock worth $30,000 as a gift from her parents. Her parents jointly purchased the stock six years ago for $14,000. During the year, Eileen receives $2,100 dividend income on the stock. In 

December, she sells the stock for $41,000.

a. Assuming this is Eileen’s only income for the year, and her parents are in the 24 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 2020

ISBN: 9781119562108

10th Edition

Authors: Shirley Dennis Escoffier, Karen Fortin

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