Casper and Cecile are divorced this year. As part of the divorce settlement, Casper transferred stock to

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Casper and Cecile are divorced this year. As part of the divorce settlement, Casper transferred stock to Cecile. Casper purchased the stock for $25,000, and it had a market value of $43,000 on the date of the transfer. Cecile sold the stock for $40,000 a month after receiving it. In addition, Casper is required to pay Cecile $1,500 a month in alimony. He made five payments to her during the year. What are the tax consequences for Casper and Cecile regarding these transactions?
a. How much gain or loss does Casper recognize on the transfer of the stock?
b. Does Casper receive a deduction for the $7,500 alimony paid?
c. How much income does Cecile have from the $7,500 alimony received?
d. When Cecile sells the stock, how much gain or loss does she report?
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South Western Federal Taxation Individual Income Taxes 2017

ISBN: 9781305873988

40th Edition

Authors: William H. Hoffman, David M. Maloney, William A. Raabe, James C. Young, Nellen

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