Abigail makes a gift of stock (basis of $600,000; fair market value of $1,200,000) to her son, Spencer. As a result of the transfer, Abigail paid a gift tax of $120,000. What is Spencer's income tax basis in the stock if the gift occurred in 2011?

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The Answer of Abigail makes a gift of stock (basis of $600,000; fair market value of $1,200,000) to her son, Spencer. As a result of the transfer, Abigail paid a gift tax of $120,000. What is Spencer's income tax basis in the stock if the gift occurred in 2011?

Abigail Makes a Gift of Stock (Basis of $600,000; Fair