The Purpose of the Tax Rules That Apply to Below-Market

question 15

Multiple Choice

The purpose of the tax rules that apply to below-market loans between family members is to:

• A) Discourage loans between related parties.
• B) Prevent shifting of income among family members.
• C) Prevent gifts from being disguised as bad debt expenses.
• D) Prevent gift tax avoidance.
• E) None of the above is true.

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