Gary inherited 100 acres of land on the death of his father…

Gary inherited 100 acres of land on the death of his father in 2024. A Federal estate tax return was filed and the land was valued at $300,000 (its fair market value at the date of the death). The father had originally acquired the land in 1973 for $19,000 and prior to his death had made permanent improvements of $6,000. What is Gary’s basis in the land?

Lisa, who is single, maintains a home in which she, her 14-y…

Lisa, who is single, maintains a home in which she, her 14-year-old brother, and her 21-year-old niece live. Lisa provides the majority of the support for her brother, her niece, and her cousin, age 18, who is enrolled full-time at the university and lives in an apartment. While the niece and cousin have no income, her brother has a part-time job and earns $4,500 per year. How many dependents may Lisa claim?