During the year, Rajeev makes the following transfers: $1,000 to his mayor’s reelection campaign. $21,000 to his aunt, Ava, to reimburse her for what she paid the hospital for her gallbladder operation. $18,000 paid directly to the surgeon who performed Ava’s gallbladder operation. $22,000 to purchase a used car for his son to use at college. Which of these transfers are subject to the Federal gift tax? (Include the total amount and disregard the annual exclusion.)

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  1. During the year, Rajeev makes the following transfers:
  • $1,000 to his mayor’s reelection campaign.
  • $21,000 to his aunt, Ava, to reimburse her for what she paid the hospital for her gallbladder operation.
  • $18,000 paid directly to the surgeon who performed Ava’s gallbladder operation.
  • $22,000 to purchase a used car for his son to use at college.

Which of these transfers are subject to the Federal gift tax? (Include the total amount and disregard the annual exclusion.)

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