Question 1

Some states impose inheritance taxes,but the Federal tax system does not.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Classify each statement appropriately.
a.Deductible from the gross estate in arriving at the taxable estate.
b.Not deductible from the gross estate in arriving at the taxable estate
-Post-death property taxes paid to county on realty included in the gross estate.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Classify each statement appropriately.
a.Deductible from the gross...

Question 3

In 2006,Mario transferred several assets by gift to different persons.Mario dies in 2008.Information regarding the properties given is summarized below.
 
The transfer of the land and the stocks and bonds resulted in a total gift tax of $60,000.As to these transactions,Mario's gross estate must include:

Accepted Answer

A) $200,000. 
B) $260,000. 
C) $1,900,000. 
D) $1,960,000. 
E) None of the above. 
A) $200,000. 
B) $260,000. 
C) $1,900,000. 
D) $1,960,000. 
E) None of the above.

Question 4

At the time of her death,Heather was involved in three trust arrangements.Details regarding these trusts are summarized below.
   
As to these trusts,how much will be included in Heather's gross estate?

Accepted Answer

$1,600,000.Trust A is fully included in

Question 5

How could the § 2513 election to split gifts help avoid the generation-skipping transfer tax (GSTT)?

Accepted Answer

The election to split by a married taxpa

Question 6

Classify each statement appropriately.
a.Deductible from the gross estate in arriving at the taxable estate.
b.Not deductible from the gross estate in arriving at the taxable estate
-Casualty loss to property already distributed to an heir.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Classify each statement appropriately.
a.Deductible from the gross...

Question 7

Classify each statement appropriately.
a.Deductible from the gross estate in arriving at the taxable estate.
b.Not deductible from the gross estate in arriving at the taxable estate
-Payment by the estate of church pledge made by decedent prior to death.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Classify each statement appropriately.
a.Deductible from the gross...

Question 8

A Federal gift tax might be paid by the donee (rather than the donor).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The same charitable organizations that qualify for income tax purposes qualify for estate tax purposes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Classify each of the independent statements appearing below.
a.Some or all of the interest included in the decedent's gross estate.
b.None of the interest included in the decedent's gross estate
-Note receivable issued by a grandson and forgiven by the decedent in her will.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Classify each of the independent statements appearing...

Question 11

Harry and Brenda are husband and wife.Using his funds,Harry purchases real estate which he lists as: "Harry and Brenda,tenants by the entirety with right of survivorship." If Harry dies first,only one-half of the value of the real estate will be included in his gross estate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Under the terms of a trust created by Billie,Jody (Billie's brother)has the right to determine how its income is to be divided among Billie's children.Jody holds a general power of appointment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A property settlement incident to a divorce will be treated as a gift if such agreement is not mentioned in the final divorce decree.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Before his nephew (Dean)leaves for college,Will loans him $400,000.Dean signs a note promising to repay the loan in five years.No interest element is provided.Which,if any,of the following is not a tax consequence of this arrangement?

Accepted Answer

A) Will has made a gift to Dean of the interest element. 
B) Will has an interest expense deduction as to the interest element. 
C) Will has interest income as to the interest element. 
D) Dean may be allowed an income tax deduction as to the interest element. 
E) None of the above. 
A) Will has made a gift to Dean of the interest element. 
B) Will has an interest expense deduction as to the interest element. 
C) Will has interest income as to the interest element. 
D) Dean may be allowed an income tax deduction as to the interest element. 
E) None of the above.

Question 15

Peggy gives $200,000 to her grandson. This is an example of a direct skip for purposes of the GSTT (generation-skipping transfer tax).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

At the time of her death,Hailey was involved in the following.
 
As to these transactions,Hailey's gross estate must include:

Accepted Answer

A) $1,350,000. 
B) $1,500,000. 
C) $1,550,000. 
D) $1,700,000. 
E) None of the above. 
A) $1,350,000. 
B) $1,500,000. 
C) $1,550,000. 
D) $1,700,000. 
E) None of the above.

Question 17

In which,if any,of the following independent situations has Geraldine made a gift?

Accepted Answer

A) Geraldine gives her 19-year old son $20,000 to be used by him for his college expenses. 
B) Geraldine buys her grandfather a new BMW for his birthday. 
C) Geraldine sends $20,000 to Brown University to cover her nephew's tuition. The nephew does not qualify as Geraldine's dependent. 
D) Geraldine contributes $10,000 to her Congressman's reelection campaign. 
E) None of the above. 
A) Geraldine gives her 19-year old son $20,000 to be used by him for his college expenses. 
B) Geraldine buys her grandfather a new BMW for his birthday. 
C) Geraldine sends $20,000 to Brown University to cover her nephew's tuition. The nephew does not qualify as Geraldine's dependent. 
D) Geraldine contributes $10,000 to her Congressman's reelection campaign. 
E) None of the above.

Question 18

At the time of his death,Norton was involved in the following transactions.
 
What amount is included in Norton's gross estate?

Accepted Answer

A) $800,000. 
B) $1,100,000. 
C) $1,200,000. 
D) $1,700,000 
E) None of the above. 
A) $800,000. 
B) $1,100,000. 
C) $1,200,000. 
D) $1,700,000 
E) None of the above.

Question 19

Under Terry's will,Tyrone has the power to determine how the income from a trust is to be divided between her children.The power that Tyrone holds also permits him to appoint to himself as much of the trust income as is necessary to maintain his health.The power Tyrone holds is "special" (and not "general").

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Match each statement with the correct choice. Some choices may be used more than once or not at all.
a.In the current year, Debby, a widow, dies. Two years ago she inherited a large amount of wealth from her brother.
b.Scheduled to be eliminated by 2010.
c.Exists only if owners are husband and wife.
d.A type of state death tax.
e.A certificate of deposit listed as "B. Brown, payable on proof of death to my daughter, Evelyn."
f.Annual exclusion not allowed.
g.Cumulative in effect.
h.Right of survivorship present as to type of ownership.
i.Avoids the terminable interest rule of the marital deduction.
j.Exclusion amount
k.Replaced by a deduction.
l.No correct match provided.
-Credit for state death taxes (under § 2011)

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match each statement with the correct choice....

Some states impose inheritance taxes,but the Federal tax system does not.

Classify each statement appropriately. a.Deductible from the gross estate in arriving at the taxable estate. b.Not deductible from the gross estate in arriving at the taxable estate -Post-death property taxes paid to county on realty included in the gross estate.

At the time of her death,Heather was involved in three trust arrangements.Details regarding these trusts are summarized below. As to these trusts,how much will be included in Heather's gross estate?

How could the § 2513 election to split gifts help avoid the generation-skipping transfer tax (GSTT)?

Classify each statement appropriately. a.Deductible from the gross estate in arriving at the taxable estate. b.Not deductible from the gross estate in arriving at the taxable estate -Casualty loss to property already distributed to an heir.

Classify each statement appropriately. a.Deductible from the gross estate in arriving at the taxable estate. b.Not deductible from the gross estate in arriving at the taxable estate -Payment by the estate of church pledge made by decedent prior to death.

A Federal gift tax might be paid by the donee (rather than the donor).

The same charitable organizations that qualify for income tax purposes qualify for estate tax purposes.

Classify each of the independent statements appearing below. a.Some or all of the interest included in the decedent's gross estate. b.None of the interest included in the decedent's gross estate -Note receivable issued by a grandson and forgiven by the decedent in her will.

Harry and Brenda are husband and wife.Using his funds,Harry purchases real estate which he lists as: "Harry and Brenda,tenants by the entirety with right of survivorship." If Harry dies first,only one-half of the value of the real estate will be included in his gross estate.

Under the terms of a trust created by Billie,Jody (Billie's brother)has the right to determine how its income is to be divided among Billie's children.Jody holds a general power of appointment.

A property settlement incident to a divorce will be treated as a gift if such agreement is not mentioned in the final divorce decree.

Before his nephew (Dean)leaves for college,Will loans him $400,000.Dean signs a note promising to repay the loan in five years.No interest element is provided.Which,if any,of the following is not a tax consequence of this arrangement?

Peggy gives $200,000 to her grandson. This is an example of a direct skip for purposes of the GSTT (generation-skipping transfer tax).

At the time of her death,Hailey was involved in the following. As to these transactions,Hailey's gross estate must include:

In which,if any,of the following independent situations has Geraldine made a gift?

At the time of his death,Norton was involved in the following transactions. What amount is included in Norton's gross estate?

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Exam 17: The Federal Gift and Estate Taxes

Some states impose inheritance taxes,but the Federal tax system does not.

Classify each statement appropriately. a.Deductible from the gross estate in arriving at the taxable estate. b.Not deductible from the gross estate in arriving at the taxable estate -Post-death property taxes paid to county on realty included in the gross estate.

At the time of her death,Heather was involved in three trust arrangements.Details regarding these trusts are summarized below. As to these trusts,how much will be included in Heather's gross estate?

How could the § 2513 election to split gifts help avoid the generation-skipping transfer tax (GSTT)?

Classify each statement appropriately. a.Deductible from the gross estate in arriving at the taxable estate. b.Not deductible from the gross estate in arriving at the taxable estate -Casualty loss to property already distributed to an heir.

Classify each statement appropriately. a.Deductible from the gross estate in arriving at the taxable estate. b.Not deductible from the gross estate in arriving at the taxable estate -Payment by the estate of church pledge made by decedent prior to death.

A Federal gift tax might be paid by the donee (rather than the donor).

The same charitable organizations that qualify for income tax purposes qualify for estate tax purposes.

Classify each of the independent statements appearing below. a.Some or all of the interest included in the decedent's gross estate. b.None of the interest included in the decedent's gross estate -Note receivable issued by a grandson and forgiven by the decedent in her will.

Harry and Brenda are husband and wife.Using his funds,Harry purchases real estate which he lists as: "Harry and Brenda,tenants by the entirety with right of survivorship." If Harry dies first,only one-half of the value of the real estate will be included in his gross estate.

Under the terms of a trust created by Billie,Jody (Billie's brother)has the right to determine how its income is to be divided among Billie's children.Jody holds a general power of appointment.

A property settlement incident to a divorce will be treated as a gift if such agreement is not mentioned in the final divorce decree.

Before his nephew (Dean)leaves for college,Will loans him $400,000.Dean signs a note promising to repay the loan in five years.No interest element is provided.Which,if any,of the following is not a tax consequence of this arrangement?

Peggy gives $200,000 to her grandson. This is an example of a direct skip for purposes of the GSTT (generation-skipping transfer tax).

At the time of her death,Hailey was involved in the following. As to these transactions,Hailey's gross estate must include:

In which,if any,of the following independent situations has Geraldine made a gift?

At the time of his death,Norton was involved in the following transactions. What amount is included in Norton's gross estate?

Understanding and Working With the Federal Tax Law

Corporations: Introduction and Operating Rules

Corporations: Special Situations

Corporations: Organization and Capital Structure

Corporations: Earnings and Profits and Dividend Distributions

Corporations: Redemptions and Liquidations

Corporations: Reorganizations

Consolidated Tax Returns

Taxation of International Transactions

Partnerships: Formation, operation, and Basis

Partnerships: Distributions, transfer of Interests, and Terminations

S Corporations

Comparative Forms of Doing Business

Exempt Entities

Multistate Corporate Taxation

Tax Practice and Ethics

Family Tax Planning

Income Taxation of Trusts and Estates

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