Matilda, a calendar year taxpayer, made the following donations to qualified charitable organizations during the year:
Basis: Fair Market
ValueCash donation to State University: $30,000: $30,000
Unimproved land to the City of Terre Haute, IN: 70,000 : 210,000
The land had been held as an investment and was acquired four years ago. Shortly after receipt, the City of Terre Haute sold the land for $210,000. Matilda's AGI is $450,000. The allowable charitable contribution deduction this year is:
a.$240,000.
b.$225,000.
c.$100,000.
d.$165,000.