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In the case of a transfer by gift, a QTIP election causes the property to be subject to the estate tax upon the death of the donee spouse.

A) True
B) False

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In arriving at the taxable estate, expenses incurred in administering community property are deductible only in proportion to the deceased spouse's interest in the community.

A) True
B) False

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Eric dies at age 96 and is survived by his third wife, Monique (age 22), and a granddaughter, Paula (age 50). Eric's will divides his $11 million estate between these two survivors. Both of these transfers are subject to the generation skipping transfer tax (GSTT).

A) True
B) False

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Two brothers, Sam and Bob, acquire real estate as equal tenants in common. Of the purchase price of $200,000, Sam furnished $80,000 while Bob provided the balance. If Sam dies first ten years later when the real estate is worth $600,000, his estate includes $240,000 as to the property.

A) True
B) False

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Using his separate funds, Wilbur purchases an annuity which pays him a specified amount until death. Upon Wilbur's death, a reduced amount is to be paid to Marcia for her life. Marcia predeceases Wilbur. Nothing concerning the annuity contract is included in Marcia's gross estate.

A) True
B) False

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Paul, a U.S. citizen, will avoid the Federal estate tax if he becomes a Canadian resident and owns no property located in the U.S. at the time of his death.

A) True
B) False

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A majority of states currently do not impose any tax on transfers by death.

A) True
B) False

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Barry pays State University for his dependent daughter's room and board. Barry has made a transfer that is subject to the Federal gift tax.

A) True
B) False

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Match each statement with the correct choice. Some choices may be used more than once or not at all. -Cash donation to the reelection campaign of a member of the U.S. Congress.


A) In the current year, Debby, a widow, dies. Two years ago she inherited a large amount of wealth from her brother.
B) Death does not defeat an owner's interest in property.
C) Exists only if husband and wife are involved.
D) A type of state tax on transfers by death.
E) Must decrease the amount of the gross estate.
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) Exemption equivalent.
K) Bypass amount.
L) No correct match provided.

M) C) and D)
N) K) and L)

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In which of the following situations has a taxable gift occurred?


A) Heidi creates a revocable trust, income payable to herself, remainder to her children.
B) Herman establishes a joint savings account with his sister.
C) After Herman's death, his sister withdraws the funds he placed in their joint savings account.
D) Before their marriage, Eva gives Arlan $500,000 in securities.
E) None of the above.

F) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

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At the time of her death, Chloe was involved in three trust arrangements. Details regarding these trusts are summarized below. ∙ Trust D (FMV of $3,200,000) was created by Chloe. Under its terms, Chloe holds a life estate, with her children designated as the remainder beneficiaries. ∙ Trust E (FMV of $800,000) was created by Chloe's father. Chloe holds a life estate, with her children designated as the remainder beneficiaries. ∙ Trust F (FMV of $1,300,000) was created by Chloe's mother. Chloe's children hold a life estate, and the remainder interest is to pass to their children (i.e., Chloe's grandchildren). ​ As to these trusts, how much will be included in Chloe's gross estate?

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$3,200,000. Trust D is fully included in...

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Match each statement with the correct choice. Some choices may be used more than once or not at all. -Maggie purchased an insurance policy on Jim's life and designated Susan as the beneficiary.


A) In the current year, Debby, a widow, dies. Two years ago she inherited a large amount of wealth from her brother.
B) Death does not defeat an owner's interest in property.
C) Exists only if husband and wife are involved.
D) A type of state tax on transfers by death.
E) Must decrease the amount of the gross estate.
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) Exemption equivalent.
K) Bypass amount.
L) No correct match provided.

M) B) and E)
N) B) and I)

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A surviving spouse's share of the community property is not included in the deceased spouse's gross estate.

A) True
B) False

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In community property states, not all property acquired after marriage by either spouse is community property.

A) True
B) False

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Mark dies on March 6, 2016. Which, if any, of the following items is not included in his gross estate?


A) Interest earned (before death) on City of Cleveland bonds.
B) Cash dividend on stock owned by Mark-declaration date was February 4, 2016, and record date was March 4, 2016.
C) Federal income tax refund for 2015-received on March 5, 2016.
D) Insurance recovery on auto accident that occurred on February 25, 2016.
E) Insurance recovery from theft of sailboat on March 7, 2016.

F) D) and E)
G) A) and B)

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Match each statement with the correct choice. Some choices may be used more than once or not at all. -Community property


A) In the current year, Debby, a widow, dies. Two years ago she inherited a large amount of wealth from her brother.
B) Death does not defeat an owner's interest in property.
C) Exists only if husband and wife are involved.
D) A type of state tax on transfers by death.
E) Must decrease the amount of the gross estate.
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) Exemption equivalent.
K) Bypass amount.
L) No correct match provided.

M) B) and J)
N) C) and H)

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In 2015, Glen transferred several assets by gift to different persons. Glen dies in 2016. Information regarding the properties given is summarized below. \quad \quad \quad \quad \quad \quad \quad \quad \quad \quad \quad \quad \quad \quad \quad \quad \quad  Fair Market Value \text { Fair Market Value }  Date of Gift  Date of Death  Insurance policy on Glen’s life $20,000$200,000 Unimproved land 890,000900,000 Stocks and bonds 600,000800,000\begin{array}{lll}&\text { Date of Gift } & \text { Date of Death } \\\text { Insurance policy on Glen's life } & \$ 20,000 & \$ 200,000 \\\text { Unimproved land } & 890,000 & 900,000 \\\text { Stocks and bonds } & 600,000 & 800,000\end{array} ? The transfer of the land and the stocks and bonds resulted in a total gift tax of $60,000. As to these transactions, Glen's gross estate must include:


A) $0.
B) $200,000.
C) $260,000.
D) $1,900,000.
E) $1,960,000.

F) A) and D)
G) B) and E)

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Sam purchases a U.S. savings bond which he registers as follows: "Sam, payable to Don upon Sam's death." A gift occurs when Sam purchases the bond.

A) True
B) False

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In determining the Federal gift tax on a current gift:


A) Disregard taxable gifts made after 1976.
B) Disregard taxable gifts made before 1977.
C) Include all prior taxable gifts.
D) Claim a credit only for the gift taxes actually paid.
E) None of the above.

F) B) and D)
G) D) and E)

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The election of the alternate valuation date can affect the amount of a charitable deduction allowed to an estate for a bequest to a qualified charity.

A) True
B) False

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