Fred Zorn died on January 5, 2009, bequeathing his entire $4,000,000 estate to his sister, Ida. The alternate valuation date was validly elected by the executor of Fred's estate. Fred's estate included 2,000 shares of listed stock for which Fred's basis was $380,000. This stock was distributed to Ida nine months after Fred's death. Fair market values of this stock were
At the date of Fred's death
$400,000
Six months after Fred's death
450,000
Nine months after Fred's death
480,000
Ida's basis for this stock is
a) $380,000
b) $400,000
c) $450,000
d) $480,000
Answer: c) $450,000