Our Tax Laws Encourage Taxpayers to Assets That Have Appreciated

question 83

Multiple Choice

Our tax laws encourage taxpayers to assets that have appreciated in value and assets that have declined in value.

• A) sell; keep.
• B) sell; sell.
• C) keep; sell.
• D) keep; keep.
• E) None of these.

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Definitions:

Wal-Mart Stores

A multinational retail corporation that operates a chain of hypermarkets, discount department stores, and grocery stores.

Remainderman

The person or entity entitled to receive the remainder of an estate or trust once all prior obligations or life estates are satisfied.

Credit Shelter Trust

A legal arrangement allowing a person to bequeath an amount under the estate tax exemption to beneficiaries other than their spouse, minimizing estate taxes.

Federal Income Tax

The tax levied by the U.S. federal government on the annual earnings of individuals, corporations, trusts, and other legal entities.