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FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING

10th Edition

ISBN:9781259964947

Author:Libby

Publisher:Libby

Chapter1: Financial Statements And Business Decisions

Section: Chapter Questions

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Kari wants to make a $50,000 charitable contribution to a school by gifting appreciated stock. She has 23,000 shares of Aviator Corp Stock at a cost basis of $20/share and with a current market value of $50/share. Kari has a marginal tax rate of 35% and an average tax rate of 23%. The capital gains tax is 15%. (Show all work)

A. How many shares does she need to gift to the school?

B. How much is her capital gains tax on this gift?

C. What is her tax savings from making this contribution?

Definition Definition Tax imposed by the government on the "gain" or increase in the value of an asset at the time of its sale by the owner. Capital gain is computed based on the purchase price and sale price of the asset. If the sale price of the asset is more than the purchase price, there is a gain on the sale of asset. A tax is imposed on such gain in accordance with the applicable tax rates at the time of sale.

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