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The Novak household, in the 35 % tax bracket and subject to the 3.8 % Net Investment Income Tax, wishes to make a $100,000 donation to a public charity. They hold stock worth $100,000 with a basis of $18,000 held for six years.

Which strategy results in the lowest net cost to the donors?

  1. Donating the stock and electing to use the basis for the deduction.
  2. Liquidating the stock and using the proceeds to fund a Charitable Lead Trust.
  3. Selling the stock and donating the $100,000 in cash.
  4. Donating the appreciated stock directly to the charity.

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