Final Answer:
The tax basis for the donated painting is $25,000 and it has been owned by Warner and Augustine for 5 years.
Step-by-step explanation:
The tax basis represents the original cost of the donated painting.
Warner and Augustine have owned the painting for 5 years.
Therefore, the tax basis for the donated painting is $25,000
The tax basis, signifying the initial cost of the donated painting, plays a crucial role in tax evaluations. The 5-year duration of ownership significantly shapes the tax consequences linked to the contributed asset. This established tax basis of $25,000 becomes a guiding factor in determining the tax treatment of the painting, influencing both financial and charitable aspects.
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Complete Question
Warner and Augustine Robins, both 35 years old, have been married for 9 years and have no dependents.
Warner is the president of Jaystar Corporation located in Macon, Georgia. The Jaystar stock is owned 40 percent by Warner, 40 percent by Augustine, and 20 percent by Warner's father.
Warner and Augustine received the following tax documents:
1) W-2 Form
2) Form 1099-INT
3) Form 1098
4) Letter from Macon Museum of Arts regarding their charitable contribution.
These items are located on separate tabs.
The Robins paid the following amounts (all can be substantiated):
General state sales tax $2,120
Auto loan interest $4,800
Medical insurance $11,400
Income tax preparation fee $750
Charitable contributions in cash:
Church $2,665
Tree Huggers Foundation (a qualified charity) $3,000
Central Georgia Technical University $5,000
Safe-deposit box $200
The Robins had total itemized deductions of $33,5
The Robins had total itemized deductions of $33,567 in 2019 which included a $9,600 state tax deduction.
The tax basis for the donated painting is $25,000 and the painting has been owned by Warner and Augustine for 5 years.
Jaystar does not cover health insurance for its employees. In addition to Warner and Augustine's health insurance premiums shown above, Augustine required surgery which cost $6,663 for which only $3,021 was covered by insurance. Warner had to drive Augustine 125 miles each way to a surgical center.
On January 1, 2020, Warner sold land to Jaystar Corporation for $75,000. He acquired the land 5 years ago for $160,000. No Form 1099-B was filed for this transaction.
Jaystar Corporation does not have a qualified pension plan or Section 401(k) plan for its employees. Therefore, Warner deposited $12,000 ($6,000 each) into traditional IRA accounts for Augustine and himself (neither are covered by a qualified plan at work).
The Robins received a $2,400 EIP in 2020.
Required:
Complete Warner and Augustine's Form 1040 and Schedules 1, A, and D and Form 8949.
Make realistic assumptions about any missing data.
The taxpayers did not have health insurance coverage for the entire year and they do not want to make a contribution to the presidential election campaign.
Enter all amounts as positive numbers, unless instructed otherwise.
If an amount box does not require an entry or the answer is zero, enter "0".
If required round any dollar amount to the nearest dollar.
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