Clayton contributes land to the American Red Cross for use as a future site for a new building. His AGI is $50,000. Clayton paid $20,000 for the land eight months ago but its market value at the date of contribution is $25,000. With no special elections, Clayton's deductible contribution this year is

A) $7,000.
B) $18,000.
C) $20,000.
D) $25,000.


C) $20,000.

Since the property was held by Clayton for less than one year, the contribution amount is the adjusted basis of $20,000. The $20,000 does not exceed the 50% of AGI ceiling.

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