John Jones has adjusted gross income of $50,000. During 2017, John contributed $6,000 in cash to his church and stock with a fair market value of $40,000 to the Girl Scouts. The stock had cost John $36,000. What is John's charitable contribution deduction for 2017? If John elects the optional reduction of the stock contribution, what would be his charitable contribution deduction for 2017?
a) John's Charitable deduction for the year is $ 21000
$ 6000 cash contribution(Limited to 50% of AGI)= $6000
$ 40000 Stock Contribution(Limited to 30% of AGI) =$15000
Total charitable contribution = $ 21000
b)If john elects optional reduction of the stock contribution, his charitable contribution deduction for 2017 will be $ 25000 computed below.
$ 6000 Cash contribution(Limited to 50% of AGI)= $ 6000
$ 36000 Stock contribution(Limited to 50% of AGI less cash contribution)= $19000
Total charitable contribution = $25000
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