At the Time of His Death, Tom Owned Some Common

question 144

Multiple Choice

At the time of his death, Tom owned some common stock. $$\begin{array} { l l l } & \text { Date of Death } & \text { Value Six } \\& \text { Value } & \text { Months Later } \\\text { Citron Corporation } & \$ 1,500,000 & \$ 1,100,000 \\\text { Grey Corporation } & 1,300,000 & 1,400,000\end{array}$$ ? If the alternate valuation date is properly elected, the value of Tom's estate as to these stocks is:

• A)$2,300,000.
• B)$2,400,000.
• C)$2,500,000.
• D)$2,700,000.
• E)None of the above.

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