Just prior to a major operation, Cody gives his son, Martin, stock in Robin Corporation (fair market value of $1,581,000 and basis of $2,213,400). At the time of the gift, Cody held some unused capital losses. The surgery is unsuccessful, and after Cody's death, Martin sells the stock for $2,434,740. a) What is the income tax result for Martin? b) What if the gift had not been made and the stock passed to Martin as a bequest from Cody?
Just prior to a major operation, Cody gives his son, Martin, stock in Robin Corporation (fair market value of $1,581,000 and basis of $2,213,400). At the time of the gift, Cody held some unused capital losses. The surgery is unsuccessful, and after Cody's death, Martin sells the stock for $2,434,740. a) What is the income tax result for Martin? b) What if the gift had not been made and the stock passed to Martin as a bequest from Cody?
Chapter19: Family Tax Planning
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Transcribed Image Text:Just prior to a major operation, Cody gives his son, Martin, stock
in Robin Corporation (fair market value of $1,581,000 and basis
of $2,213,400). At the time of the gift, Cody held some unused
capital losses. The surgery is unsuccessful, and after Cody's death,
Martin sells the stock for $2,434,740.
a) What is the income tax result for Martin?
b) What if the gift had not been made and the stock passed to
Martin as a bequest from Cody?
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