Reference no: EM132650841
Problem - Carl made the following transfers during the current year. What are Carl's taxable gifts for the current year?
Transferred $900,000 in cash and securities to a revocable trust, life estate to himself and remainder interest to his three adult children by a former wife.
In consideration of their upcoming marriage, gave Lindsey a $90,000 convertible.
Purchased a $100,000 certificate of deposit listing title as "Carl, payable on proof of death to Lindsey."
Established a joint checking account with his now-wife, Lindsey, in December of the current year with $30,000 of funds he inherited from his parents. In January of the following year, Lindsey withdrew $18,000 of the funds.
Purchased for $80,000 a paid-up insurance policy on his life (maturity value of $500,000). Carl designated Lindsey as the beneficiary.
Paid $23,400 to a college for his niece Mindy's tuition and $11,000 for her room and board. Mindy is not Carl's dependent.
Gave his aunt Betty $52,000 for her heart bypass operation. Betty is not Carl's dependent.