Which of the Following Is a True Statement

question 105

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a true statement?

• A)A serial gift strategy utilizes inter vivos gifts to multiple donees over multiple years to maximize the annual exclusion.
• B)A serial gift strategy works well even if the gifts don't qualify as present interests.
• C)A bypass trust avoids all estate taxes on the estate of the first spouse to die.
• D)The income tax savings from holding appreciated property until death are always outweighed by the additional estate tax imposed on the property.
• E)None of the choices are true.

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Definitions:

GIC

Guaranteed Investment Certificate, a Canadian investment that offers a guaranteed rate of return over a fixed period, typically without the risk of losing the principal invested.

Investor

An individual or entity that allocates capital with the expectation of receiving financial returns.

Nominal Interest Rate

The interest rate as stated on a loan or financial product, not taking into account inflation or fees.

Annual Compounding

The method of accruing interest on the main amount of a deposit or loan annually.