Identify Which of the Following Statements Is False

question 71

Multiple Choice

Identify which of the following statements is false.

• A)A conduit approach-that is, the income has the same character in the hands of the beneficiary as it has to the trust-governs for fiduciary income taxation.
• B)Essentially, an estate or trust is taxed on any income it earns, whether retained or distributed.
• C)Many of the same rules that determine the calculation of taxable income for individuals apply to trusts.
• D)Trusts receive a personal exemption.

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Definitions:

Capital

Financial assets or the financial value of assets, such as cash and goods, used by a business to generate income or wealth.

Net Loss

The amount by which expenses exceed revenues over a specific period, indicating that a company has spent more than it has earned.

Income Summary Account

The income summary account is a temporary account used during the closing process to summarize the period's revenues and expenses before transferring the net income or loss to the owner's equity account.

Capital

Resources or assets that are used by a business to generate income and wealth over time, often referred to as the net worth of the business.