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In 2020, Gray Corporation, a calendar year C corporation, has a $75,000 charitable contribution carryover from a gift made in 2015. Gray is contemplating a gift of land to a qualified charity in either 2020 or 2021. Gray purchased the land as an investment five years ago for $100,000 (current fair market value is $250,000). Before considering any charitable deduction, Gray projects taxable income of $1,000,000 for 2020 and $1,200,000 for 2021. Should Gray make the gift of the land to charity in 2020 or in 2021? Provide support for your answer.

 
39. LO.1, 7 In 2020, Gray Corporation, a calendar year C corporation, has a
$75,000 charitable contribution carryover from a gift made in 2015. Gray
is contemplating a gift of land to a qualified charity in either 2020 or 2021.
Gray purchased the land as an investment five years ago for $100,000
(current fair market value is $250,000). Before considering any charitable
deduction, Gray projects taxable income of $1,000,000 for 2020 and
$1,200,000 for 2021. Should Gray make the gift of the land to charity in 2020 or in 2021? Provide
support for your answer.
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Transcribed Image Text:39. LO.1, 7 In 2020, Gray Corporation, a calendar year C corporation, has a $75,000 charitable contribution carryover from a gift made in 2015. Gray is contemplating a gift of land to a qualified charity in either 2020 or 2021. Gray purchased the land as an investment five years ago for $100,000 (current fair market value is $250,000). Before considering any charitable deduction, Gray projects taxable income of $1,000,000 for 2020 and $1,200,000 for 2021. Should Gray make the gift of the land to charity in 2020 or in 2021? Provide support for your answer. Decision Making Critical Thinking
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