An Applicable Credit Is Subtracted in Calculating Both the Gift

question 108

Multiple Choice

An applicable credit is subtracted in calculating both the gift tax and the estate tax. Why doesn't this calculation have the effect of increasing the total applicable credit amount?

• A)The tentative estate tax is reduced by only taxes payable on adjusted taxable gifts rather than gross gift taxes.
• B)The applicable credit only offsets the exemption equivalent.
• C)The applicable credit cannot be used to offset gift taxes on adjusted taxable gifts.
• D)The applicable credit varies in amount from year to year.
• E)None of the choices are correct.

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