A Trust Is Required to Distribute All of Its Income

question 27

Multiple Choice

A trust is required to distribute all of its income currently. Two years ago, it had a $10,000 capital loss. Last year, it had a $3,000 capital gain. This year, the trust is terminated. Albert has a 40% interest in the trust, and Barbara has a 60% interest. Barbara receives a capital loss pass-through of

• A)$0.
• B)$2,400.
• C)$4,200.
• D)$7,000.

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Definitions:

Variable Life

A type of lifelong insurance policy where both the cash value and the death benefit fluctuate according to the results of investments selected by the person holding the policy.

Investment Alternatives

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Fixed Returns

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Variable Returns

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