Ramon had AGI of $180,000 in 2016. He is considering making a charitable contribution this year to

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Ramon had AGI of $180,000 in 2016. He is considering making a charitable contribution this year to the American Heart Association, a qualified charitable organization. Determine the current allowable charitable contribution deduction in each of the following independent situations, and indicate the treatment for any amount that is not deductible currently.
a. A cash gift of $95,000.
b. A gift of OakCo stock worth $95,000 on the contribution date. Ramon acquired the stock as an investment two years ago at a cost of $84,000.
c. A gift of a painting worth $95,000 that Ramon purchased three years ago for $60,000. The charity has indicated that it would sell the painting to generate cash to fund medical research.
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South Western Federal Taxation Individual Income Taxes 2017

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

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