Identify Which of the Following Statements Is True

question 74

Multiple Choice

Identify which of the following statements is true.

• A)If a marital deduction is elected on a QTIP trust transfer, property remaining in the QTIP trust is not included in the estate of the surviving spouse.
• B)The credit for state death taxes has been replaced with a deduction for state estate taxes.
• C)The unified credit is the only credit allowed against the estate tax.
• D)All of the above are false.

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Definitions:

Sole Proprietorships

A business structure where a single individual owns, manages, and is solely responsible for all aspects of the business, including liabilities.

Unlimited Liability

The potential for an owner to lose more than has been invested in a business.

Double Taxation

A situation in which the same income is taxed twice; this often occurs with corporate income taxes where earnings are taxed at the corporate level and again when distributed as dividends to shareholders.

Start-Up Investment

Start-up investment refers to the initial capital required to start a new business, including costs for product development, market research, and operational expenses.