Exam 13: The Estate Tax

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Lou dies on April 12, 2015. All of Lou's property passed to Paula, his daughter. Paula dies on January 15, 2017. Both Lou's and Paula's estates pay federal estate taxes. Lou's estate tax was $350,000. How much can Paula's estate claim for a credit for tax on prior transfers?

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Question 101

Discuss some of the factors to be considered in determining the amount of property that should pass under the marital deduction.

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Question 102

Briefly discuss how inter vivos gifts can be used to reduce the size of the estate tax base.

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Question 103

The value of stock that is not publicly traded may be determined by considering

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Question 104

Taxpayers can avoid the estate tax by making gifts at least a year prior to death.

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Question 105

In 2001, Polly and Fred, brother and sister, purchased a condominium at a golf resort. Polly contributed 60% of the $200,000 cost; Fred contributed 40%. Polly dies in the current year when the condominium has a $300,000 value. How much is included in Polly's estate?

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Question 106

Wally died on November 15. His gross estate includes 100 shares of ABC Corporation stock. On November 15, ABC's stock trades were at a high of $100, a low of $92, and a close of $94. What is the per- share value of the stock in Wally's estate?

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Lou dies on April 12, 2015. All of Lou's property passed to Paula, his daughter. Paula dies on January 15, 2017. Both Lou's and Paula's estates pay federal estate taxes. Lou's estate tax was $350,000. How much can Paula's estate claim for a credit for tax on prior transfers?

Discuss some of the factors to be considered in determining the amount of property that should pass under the marital deduction.

Briefly discuss how inter vivos gifts can be used to reduce the size of the estate tax base.

The value of stock that is not publicly traded may be determined by considering

Taxpayers can avoid the estate tax by making gifts at least a year prior to death.

In 2001, Polly and Fred, brother and sister, purchased a condominium at a golf resort. Polly contributed 60% of the $200,000 cost; Fred contributed 40%. Polly dies in the current year when the condominium has a $300,000 value. How much is included in Polly's estate?

Wally died on November 15. His gross estate includes 100 shares of ABC Corporation stock. On November 15, ABC's stock trades were at a high of $100, a low of $92, and a close of $94. What is the per- share value of the stock in Wally's estate?

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