Ma 1. Amanda is in her 70s, is in good health, and lives in a large house in a rural area. Amanda asks Bridget, the granddaughter of a close friend, to live in the house with her. Amanda does not need nursing care, but wants someone for companionship and to help with housework and repairs. Amanda promises to transfer the house to Bridget if she will live with her for five years. Bridget does so and continues to work full-time in a nearby town. Amanda transfers title in the house to Bridget. What are the gift tax consequences, if any, to Amanda?

Ma 1. Amanda is in her 70s, is in good health, and lives in a large house in a rural area. Amanda asks Bridget, the granddaughter of a close friend, to live in the house with her. Amanda does not need nursing care, but wants someone for companionship and to help with housework and repairs. Amanda promises to transfer the house to Bridget if she will live with her for five years. Bridget does so and continues to work full-time in a nearby town. Amanda transfers title in the house to Bridget. What are the gift tax consequences, if any, to Amanda?

SWFT Comprehensive Vol 2020

43rd Edition

ISBN:9780357391723

Author:Maloney

Publisher:Maloney

Chapter10: Deduct Ions And Losses: Certain Itemized Deduct Ions

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