Match Each Statement with the Correct Choice

question 98

Multiple Choice

Match each statement with the correct choice. Some choices may be used more than once or not used at all.
-Maximize marital deduction.

• A)Step-up in basis
• B)Step-down in basis
• C)Gift of installment notes receivable
• D)Gift of property that has potential for recapture of depreciation
• E)Donor's basis on date of gift appreciated property given, no gift tax due)
• F)The amount of the deceased spouse's taxable estate does not change
• G)Fair market value on date of gift
• H)Expected surviving spouse is in good health and 10 years younger
• I)No income tax consequences to the beneficiary
• J)Income in respect of a decedent IRD)
• K)No correct choice is given

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Definitions:

Straight-Line Depreciation

A practice of dividing up the cost of a tangible asset into regular annual segments during its period of use.

Depreciable Cost

The total amount that an asset can be depreciated over its useful life, subtracting any salvage value from the asset's initial cost.

Estimated Useful Life

The expected period of time during which an asset is useful to the owner and can generate revenue.

Initial Cost

The initial expenditure to acquire an asset or start a project, including purchase price, installation fees, and other upfront costs.