At Mark's Death, Mark Owed a Debt of $40,000 Plus

question 19

Essay

At Mark's death, Mark owed a debt of $40,000 plus $2,000 of accrued interest. Mark's funeral expenses were $5,000, and Mark's charge card had a balance due of $400. The expected administration costs for the estate are $2,000. Assume the estate will owe no income taxes in the next few years and that the taxable estate is expected to be in excess of $1 million. What amount should the estate deduct?

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