Question

Patrick has an adjusted gross income of $160,000 in the current year. He donated $30,000 in cash to a public charity, capital gain property with a basis of $15,000 and a fair market value of $40,000 to a public charity, and publicly traded stock with a basis of $20,000 and a fair market value of $35,000 to a private nonoperating foundation. The amount that Patrick can deduct for the stock donation to the private nonoperating foundation is ______.

Answer 1

An$8,000

swer:

Explanation:

Non-cash contributions of capital gain property are subject to limit of 30% of AGI = 30% * 160000 = $48,000

$40,000 in property to public charity is allowable deduction (Contribution to private non-operating foundation is further subject to a 30% limit)

Hence, allowable deduction of contribution to private non-operating foundation = 30% * AGI (Contribution subject to 30% limit) = $48,000 - $40,000 = $8,000