Billy, age 10, found an old baseball glove while exploring his new home. His father, Al, took the glove to a dealer in baseball memorabilia who verified that the glove belonged to Babe Ruth. Al sold the glove for $75,000. What tax issues should Al consider?
Answer: Al has $75,000 of income upon the sale of the glove. However, is there an argument that Billy is the owner of the glove since he found it, and he should be taxed on the proceeds? Does Billy giving the glove to Al constitute an assignment of income?