Identify Which of the Following Statements Is True

question 62

Multiple Choice

Identify which of the following statements is true.

• A)If the gifted property's FMV on the date of the gift exceeds its adjusted basis and the donor pays no gift tax,the donee's basis is the same as the donor's basis if the property is sold for a loss.
• B)Prospective donors should not dispose of property that has declined in value by selling it rather than gifting it.
• C)A $13,000 annual exclusion per donee is available for both gift tax and estate tax purposes.
• D)All of the above are false.

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Definitions:

Dividend Payout Ratio

A financial metric that calculates the percentage of net income distributed to shareholders in the form of dividends.

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Common Stock

A type of equity security representing ownership in a corporation, with holders typically having voting rights and receiving dividends.

Dividend Yield Ratio

A financial ratio that indicates how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its stock price.