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Answer: Gwen should report a $3,000 long-term capital gain in her income tax return.
In this question the price paid by Gwen’s mother for the shares is irrelevant because of her death.
The stock’s fair market value ($20) when Gwen inherited the shares (21st October 2015) is Gwen stepped up value.
Gwen’s gain from selling the shares is:



Gwen inherited the shares on (21st October 2015) and held the shares until (3rd july 2017), so she held the shares for more than one year after inheriting it. So, she will report a long-term capital gain on her income tax return.
Answer:
Back Stop, Inc.
1. The amount of gain or loss that will be recognized by the company:
a. $30,000 gain
b. $80,000 loss
2. The corporation's basis in the property after the transfer:
a. $150,000
b. ($80,000)
Explanation:
1) Data and Calculations:
a. Building $150,000 Capital, Kelly $120,000 Unrealized gain $30,000
b. Unrealized loss $80,000 Capital, Kelly $80,000
2) The building contributed by Kelly is worth $150,000 for the corporation. However, the contribution by John is worth nothing in real terms. Instead, an unrealized loss is being suffered by the corporation.
Answer: Signature liability
Explanation:
The signature liability is basically associate with the negotiable instruction as the people are not contractually liable only the signature person has the liability for the payment based on the specific amount.
The signature liability is basically refers to the signature on the negotiable instrument that is used for identifying the main person who ar obligated for paying. Therefore, Signature liability is the correct answer.