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Kim made a gift to Sam of a passive activity (adjusted basis of $50,000, suspended losses of $20,000, and a fair market value of $80,000). No gift tax resulted from the transfer.

A) Sam's adjusted basis is $80,000.

B) Sam's adjusted basis is $50,000, and Sam can deduct the $20,000 of suspended losses in the future.

C) Sam's adjusted basis is $80,000, and Sam can deduct the $20,000 of suspended losses in the future.

D) Sam's adjusted basis is $50,000, and the suspended losses are lost.

E) None of the above.

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