Upon her grandmother's death, So-hyun received $100,000 to use for college expenses or for starting her family. The money is in a checking account for Sohyun to use as she chooses. How much tax does So-hyun own on the gift from her grandmother?
Since the money was in a checking account and no interest was accumulated on the 100,000 amount. So-hyun does not owe any tax to the government and will collect the whole $100,000 upon the death of her grand-mother.
