: What is Donor's adjusted basis of gift? What would the "Donor's adjusted basis of gift" be for a money gift? Would it be the same as the value of the money sent? I'm filling out form 709 Schedule A, Part 1, column D and I'm

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from the instructions for form 709:

Column D. Donor's Adjusted Basis of Gifts

Show the basis you would use for income tax purposes if the gift were
sold or exchanged. Generally, this means cost plus improvements, less
applicable depreciation, amortization, and depletion.

For more information on adjusted basis, see Pub. 551, Basis of Assets.

Unless that cash is a collectible, then column D for cash would be the same as Column F Value at Date of Gift.