ennifer Thompson is the grantor of the Jennifer Thompson Trust, a revocable grantor rust. Ten years ago, Jennifer acquired a piece of real estate for $200,000. A year later, she spent $14,000 in improvements on the property. This year, when the value of the property was $300,000, she transferred it to che trust. What is the trust's basis in the property?

ennifer Thompson is the grantor of the Jennifer Thompson Trust, a revocable grantor rust. Ten years ago, Jennifer acquired a piece of real estate for $200,000. A year later, she spent $14,000 in improvements on the property. This year, when the value of the property was $300,000, she transferred it to che trust. What is the trust's basis in the property?

CONCEPTS IN FED.TAX.,2020-W/ACCESS

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Chapter8: Taxation Of Individuals

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