Filing the estate tax return


Kelly inherits land which had a basis to the decedent of $95,000 and a fair market value of $50,000 on August 4, 2011, the date of the decedent's death. The executor distributes the land to Kelly on November 12, 2011, at which time the fair market value is $49,000. The fair market value on February 4, 2012, is $45,000. In filing the estate tax return, the executor elects the alternate valuation date. Kelly sells the land on June 10, 2012, for $48,000. What is her recognized gain or loss?

a) $1,000

b) $2,000

c) $47,000

d) $1,000.

e) None of the above.

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Accounting Basics: Filing the estate tax return
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