Jack is single and made his first taxable gift of $1,000,000 in 2008. Jack made additional gifts
Question:
Jack is single and made his first taxable gift of $1,000,000 in 2008. Jack made additional gifts in 2009, at which time he gave $1,750,000 to each of his three children and an additional $1,000,000 to State University (a charity). The annual exclusion in 2009 was $13,000. Recently Jack has been in poor health and would like you to estimate his estate tax should he die this year. Jack estimates his taxable estate (after deductions) will be worth $20.4 million at his death. Write a professional letter to Jack explaining how you have calculated the estimated estate tax, showing all of your work in a professional manner. Using tax research, make suggestions on how he can reduce the tax.
Essentials of Federal Taxation 2019
ISBN: 9781260190045
10th edition
Authors: Brian Spilker, Benjamin Ayers, John Robinson, Edmund Outslay, Ronald Worsham, John Barrick, Connie Weaver