Linton transferred his fixed annuity to his sister for $1. He had paid $25,000 into the contract and at the time of the transfer, the annuity's surrender value had grown to $40,000. How much, if any, of this transfer is taxable to Linton?     a. $0   b. $1   c. $15,000

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Linton transferred his fixed annuity to his sister for $1. He had paid $25,000 into the contract and at the time of the transfer, the annuity's surrender value had grown to $40,000. How much, if any, of this transfer is taxable to Linton?

 

 

a. $0

 

b. $1

 

c. $15,000

 

d. $40,000

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