Classify Each of the Following Statements

question 137

Multiple Choice

Classify each of the following statements.
-Homer purchases a U.S. savings bond listing title as: "Homer, payable to Bernice upon Homer's death." Bernice is Homer's sister.

• A)No taxable transfer occurs.
• B)Gift tax applies.
• C)Estate tax applies.

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Definitions:

Profitability Ratios

Financial metrics used to assess a business's ability to generate profit relative to its revenue, assets, or equity.

Short-Term Debts

Liabilities due within a short period, typically one year, used to fund immediate operational needs or current liabilities.

Debt Financing

The process of raising capital through borrowing money, often via loans or bond issuance.

Accounts Receivable Turnover

A financial metric that measures how effectively a company collects debts from its customers over a period, indicating the efficiency of credit policies and collection efforts.