FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING
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Author: Libby
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Callie Cooper purchased two pieces of property in 1990: Property Q cost $15,000 and Property R cost $30,000. In 2020, when Callie died, she left the property to her daughter, Christy. At that time, Property Q had appreciated in value to $80,000 while Property R had declined in value, now worth only $10,000.
- What is Christy’s basis in each piece of property?
- What are the tax consequences of the changes in value of the properties from the time of original purchase to the death of Callie?
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