Follow this general account questions and provide answer Uncle John promised Tom, "Come and take care of me and I will leave you the farm when Idie." Tom took care of Uncle John for the five years preceding his death. When Uncle Johndied, in accordance with his will, Tom received the farm. Can Tom exclude the value of thefarm from his gross income as a gift or inheritance, or has he received compensation income?Explain.

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