A Number of Deductions Are Allowable from the Gross Estate

question 50

Multiple Choice

A number of deductions are allowable from the gross estate. Which of the following expenditures is deductible?

• A) Postmortem interest on decedent's mortgage
• B) A casualty loss sustained by a beneficiary with respect to property distributed from the estate
• C) Estimated commissions on the planned sale of land owned by the decedent
• D) Funeral expenses

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