Which of the Following Is the Most Accurate Statement Concerning

question 81

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the most accurate statement concerning the use of trusts in tax planning?

• A)The grantor trust rules allow grantors to shift income into trusts and reduce their own taxes.
• B)Nontax reasons for the use of trusts (such as avoidance of probate)typically outweigh tax reasons for creating trusts today.
• C)The large 15% tax bracket available to trusts allows complex trusts to be used as an income-shifting device.
• D)None of the above statements are correct.

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Definitions:

Variable Expenses

Expenses that fluctuate with changes in production volume or business activity.

Fixed Expenses

Costs that remain constant and do not change with the level of business activity, similar to fixed overhead.

Break-even Point

The level of sales at which total revenues equal total costs, resulting in no net profit or loss.

Break-even

The moment total expenditure equals total earnings, resulting in neither a financial gain nor a loss.