Voytek transfers land worth $200,000 with an adjusted basis of $17,000 to his wife Gosha for her birthday. The land was purchased 3 years ago. Assume no gift tax was paid on the transfer. a) Does Gosha have gross income as

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  1. Voytek transfers land worth $200,000 with an adjusted basis of $17,000 to his wife Gosha for her birthday. The land was purchased 3 years ago. Assume no gift tax was paid on the transfer.
  2. a) Does Gosha have gross income as a result of the gift? Yes or No. No?

 

b If the answer is no, Explain why.

 

c)What is Gosha basis in the land?

 

d)What is Gosha holding period in the land?

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