Question 1

Match each statement with the correct choice. Some choices may be used more than once or not used at all.
a.Living trusts
b.Income in respect of a decedent (IRD)
c.Conservation easement
d.Discretionary extension of time to pay estate tax (§ 6161)
e.Estate freeze-corporations
f.Extension of time involving interest in closely held business (§ 6166)
g.Special use valuation as to certain realty (§ 2032A)
h.Recapture potential under §§ 1245 and 1250 eliminated
i.Alternate valuation date (§ 2032)
j.Election to split gifts (§ 2513)
k.No correct choice is given
-Eliminates common stock from donor's gross estate.

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Question 2

Match each statement with the correct choice. Some choices may be used more than once or not used at all.
a.Step-up in basis
b.Step-down in basis
c.Gift of U.S. savings bonds
d.Gift of depreciable property that has § 1245 or § 1250 recapture of depreciation potential
e.Donor's basis on date of gift (appreciated property given)*
f.The amount of the deceased spouse's gross estate does not change
g.Fair market value on date of gift (depreciated property given)*
h.Expected surviving spouse is already wealthy
i.Income in respect of a decedent (IRD)
j.Expected surviving spouse is in good health
k.No correct choice is given
*No gift tax involved
-A gift will not cause income tax consequences to the donor.

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Question 3

Match each statement with the correct choice. Some choices may be used more than once or not used at all.
a.Living trusts
b.Income in respect of a decedent (IRD)
c.Conservation easement
d.Discretionary extension of time to pay estate tax (§ 6161)
e.Estate freeze-corporations
f.Extension of time involving interest in closely held business (§ 6166)
g.Special use valuation as to certain realty (§ 2032A)
h.Recapture potential under §§ 1245 and 1250 eliminated
i.Alternate valuation date (§ 2032)
j.Election to split gifts (§ 2513)
k.No correct choice is given
-Doubles the number of annual exclusions available.

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Question 4

Match each statement with the correct choice. Some choices may be used more than once or not used at all.
a.Living trusts
b.Income in respect of a decedent (IRD)
c.Conservation easement
d.Discretionary extension of time to pay estate tax (§ 6161)
e.Estate freeze-corporations
f.Extension of time involving interest in closely held business (§ 6166)
g.Special use valuation as to certain realty (§ 2032A)
h.Recapture potential under §§ 1245 and 1250 eliminated
i.Alternate valuation date (§ 2032)
j.Election to split gifts (§ 2513)
k.No correct choice is given
-Can produce income tax,ad valorem property tax,and estate tax savings.

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Question 5

Match each statement with the correct choice. Some choices may be used more than once or not used at all.
a.Step-up in basis
b.Step-down in basis
c.Gift of U.S. savings bonds
d.Gift of depreciable property that has § 1245 or § 1250 recapture of depreciation potential
e.Donor's basis on date of gift (appreciated property given)*
f.The amount of the deceased spouse's gross estate does not change
g.Fair market value on date of gift (depreciated property given)*
h.Expected surviving spouse is already wealthy
i.Income in respect of a decedent (IRD)
j.Expected surviving spouse is in good health
k.No correct choice is given
*No gift tax involved
-Decedent owned stock that had depreciated in value.

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Question 6

Match each statement with the correct choice. Some choices may be used more than once or not used at all.
a.Living trusts
b.Income in respect of a decedent (IRD)
c.Conservation easement
d.Discretionary extension of time to pay estate tax (§ 6161)
e.Estate freeze-corporations
f.Extension of time involving interest in closely held business (§ 6166)
g.Special use valuation as to certain realty (§ 2032A)
h.Recapture potential under §§ 1245 and 1250 eliminated
i.Alternate valuation date (§ 2032)
j.Election to split gifts (§ 2513)
k.No correct choice is given
-Election by estate can affect income tax basis of surviving spouse's share of community property.

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Question 7

Match each statement with the correct choice. Some choices may be used more than once or not used at all.
a.Living trusts
b.Income in respect of a decedent (IRD)
c.Conservation easement
d.Discretionary extension of time to pay estate tax (§ 6161)
e.Estate freeze-corporations
f.Extension of time involving interest in closely held business (§ 6166)
g.Special use valuation as to certain realty (§ 2032A)
h.Recapture potential under §§ 1245 and 1250 eliminated
i.Alternate valuation date (§ 2032)
j.Election to split gifts (§ 2513)
k.No correct choice is given
-Eliminates preferred stock from donor's gross estate.

Accepted Answer

The statements provided do not accurately describe any of the options listed. Eliminating preferred stock from a donor's gross estate is not directly related to any of the specific tax provisions or elections mentioned (A through G).

Question 8

Match each statement with the correct choice. Some choices may be used more than once or not used at all.
a.Living trusts
b.Income in respect of a decedent (IRD)
c.Conservation easement
d.Discretionary extension of time to pay estate tax (§ 6161)
e.Estate freeze-corporations
f.Extension of time involving interest in closely held business (§ 6166)
g.Special use valuation as to certain realty (§ 2032A)
h.Recapture potential under §§ 1245 and 1250 eliminated
i.Alternate valuation date (§ 2032)
j.Election to split gifts (§ 2513)
k.No correct choice is given
-Revocable trusts.

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Question 9

Match each statement with the correct choice. Some choices may be used more than once or not used at all.
a.Living trusts
b.Income in respect of a decedent (IRD)
c.Conservation easement
d.Discretionary extension of time to pay estate tax (§ 6161)
e.Estate freeze-corporations
f.Extension of time involving interest in closely held business (§ 6166)
g.Special use valuation as to certain realty (§ 2032A)
h.Recapture potential under §§ 1245 and 1250 eliminated
i.Alternate valuation date (§ 2032)
j.Election to split gifts (§ 2513)
k.No correct choice is given
-Transfer by death of depreciable property.

Accepted Answer

Depreciation recapture potential is eliminated upon the transfer of depreciable property by death, as the property receives a step-up (or step-down) in basis to its fair market value at the date of the decedent's death, thereby eliminating the potential for depreciation recapture that would have applied if the decedent had sold the property during their lifetime.

Question 10

Match each statement with the correct choice. Some choices may be used more than once or not used at all.
a.Living trusts
b.Income in respect of a decedent (IRD)
c.Conservation easement
d.Discretionary extension of time to pay estate tax (§ 6161)
e.Estate freeze-corporations
f.Extension of time involving interest in closely held business (§ 6166)
g.Special use valuation as to certain realty (§ 2032A)
h.Recapture potential under §§ 1245 and 1250 eliminated
i.Alternate valuation date (§ 2032)
j.Election to split gifts (§ 2513)
k.No correct choice is given
-Can postpone payments of the estate tax for up to 10 years from due date of the return.

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Question 11

Match each statement with the correct choice. Some choices may be used more than once or not used at all.
a.Step-up in basis
b.Step-down in basis
c.Gift of U.S. savings bonds
d.Gift of depreciable property that has § 1245 or § 1250 recapture of depreciation potential
e.Donor's basis on date of gift (appreciated property given)*
f.The amount of the deceased spouse's gross estate does not change
g.Fair market value on date of gift (depreciated property given)*
h.Expected surviving spouse is already wealthy
i.Income in respect of a decedent (IRD)
j.Expected surviving spouse is in good health
k.No correct choice is given
*No gift tax involved
-Donee's basis for loss.

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Question 12

Match each statement with the correct choice. Some choices may be used more than once or not used at all.
a.Step-up in basis
b.Step-down in basis
c.Gift of U.S. savings bonds
d.Gift of depreciable property that has § 1245 or § 1250 recapture of depreciation potential
e.Donor's basis on date of gift (appreciated property given)*
f.The amount of the deceased spouse's gross estate does not change
g.Fair market value on date of gift (depreciated property given)*
h.Expected surviving spouse is already wealthy
i.Income in respect of a decedent (IRD)
j.Expected surviving spouse is in good health
k.No correct choice is given
*No gift tax involved
-A gift causes income tax consequences to the donor.

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Question 13

Match each statement with the correct choice. Some choices may be used more than once or not used at all.
a.Increases the probate estate
b.Decreases the probate estate
c.Has no effect on the probate estate
-Created a living trust.

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Question 14

Match each statement with the correct choice. Some choices may be used more than once or not used at all.
a.Increases the probate estate
b.Decreases the probate estate
c.Has no effect on the probate estate
-Made life insurance payable to estate.

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Question 15

Match each statement with the correct choice. Some choices may be used more than once or not used at all.
a.Living trusts
b.Income in respect of a decedent (IRD)
c.Conservation easement
d.Discretionary extension of time to pay estate tax (§ 6161)
e.Estate freeze-corporations
f.Extension of time involving interest in closely held business (§ 6166)
g.Special use valuation as to certain realty (§ 2032A)
h.Recapture potential under §§ 1245 and 1250 eliminated
i.Alternate valuation date (§ 2032)
j.Election to split gifts (§ 2513)
k.No correct choice is given
-No step-up in basis at death.

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Question 16

Match each statement with the correct choice. Some choices may be used more than once or not used at all.
a.Living trusts
b.Income in respect of a decedent (IRD)
c.Conservation easement
d.Discretionary extension of time to pay estate tax (§ 6161)
e.Estate freeze-corporations
f.Extension of time involving interest in closely held business (§ 6166)
g.Special use valuation as to certain realty (§ 2032A)
h.Recapture potential under §§ 1245 and 1250 eliminated
i.Alternate valuation date (§ 2032)
j.Election to split gifts (§ 2513)
k.No correct choice is given
-Reasonable cause will justify election.

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Question 17

Match each statement with the correct choice. Some choices may be used more than once or not used at all.
a.Step-up in basis
b.Step-down in basis
c.Gift of U.S. savings bonds
d.Gift of depreciable property that has § 1245 or § 1250 recapture of depreciation potential
e.Donor's basis on date of gift (appreciated property given)*
f.The amount of the deceased spouse's gross estate does not change
g.Fair market value on date of gift (depreciated property given)*
h.Expected surviving spouse is already wealthy
i.Income in respect of a decedent (IRD)
j.Expected surviving spouse is in good health
k.No correct choice is given
*No gift tax involved
-Surviving spouse disclaims inheritance in favor of bypass amount.

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Question 18

Match each statement with the correct choice. Some choices may be used more than once or not used at all.
a.Step-up in basis
b.Step-down in basis
c.Gift of U.S. savings bonds
d.Gift of depreciable property that has § 1245 or § 1250 recapture of depreciation potential
e.Donor's basis on date of gift (appreciated property given)*
f.The amount of the deceased spouse's gross estate does not change
g.Fair market value on date of gift (depreciated property given)*
h.Expected surviving spouse is already wealthy
i.Income in respect of a decedent (IRD)
j.Expected surviving spouse is in good health
k.No correct choice is given
*No gift tax involved
-Decedent owned traditional IRA that has appreciated.

Accepted Answer

Traditional IRAs that have appreciated and are owned by a decedent at the time of death are considered Income in Respect of a Decedent (IRD). This means the beneficiary must include distributions from the IRA in their taxable income.

Question 19

Match each statement with the correct choice. Some choices may be used more than once or not used at all.
a.Increases the probate estate
b.Decreases the probate estate
c.Has no effect on the probate estate
-Established a joint tenancy with right of survivorship.

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Question 20

Match each statement with the correct choice. Some choices may be used more than once or not used at all.
a.Step-up in basis
b.Step-down in basis
c.Gift of U.S. savings bonds
d.Gift of depreciable property that has § 1245 or § 1250 recapture of depreciation potential
e.Donor's basis on date of gift (appreciated property given)*
f.The amount of the deceased spouse's gross estate does not change
g.Fair market value on date of gift (depreciated property given)*
h.Expected surviving spouse is already wealthy
i.Income in respect of a decedent (IRD)
j.Expected surviving spouse is in good health
k.No correct choice is given
*No gift tax involved
-Measure of income tax deduction on a gift of property to charity.

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Quiz 18: Family Tax Planning

Match each statement with the correct choice. Some choices may be used more than once or not used at all. a.Increases the probate estate b.Decreases the probate estate c.Has no effect on the probate estate -Created a living trust.

Match each statement with the correct choice. Some choices may be used more than once or not used at all. a.Increases the probate estate b.Decreases the probate estate c.Has no effect on the probate estate -Made life insurance payable to estate.

Match each statement with the correct choice. Some choices may be used more than once or not used at all. a.Increases the probate estate b.Decreases the probate estate c.Has no effect on the probate estate -Established a joint tenancy with right of survivorship.