Charitable Contributions Can Be Deducted on an Estate's Income Tax

question 12

Multiple Choice

Charitable contributions can be deducted on an estate's income tax return but are limited to the following percentage of gross income:

• A) 30 percent
• B) 50 percent
• C) 80 percent
• D) No percentage limitation

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