Which of the Following Statements Is (Are)true About the Federal

question 25

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is (are) true about the federal estate tax?
I.The gross estate can be reduced by a number of deductions.
II.If the person who died had any ownership interest in a life insurance policy at the time of death,the proceeds are included in the gross estate for federal estate tax purposes.

• A)I only
• B)II only
• C)both I and II
• D)neither I nor II

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Definitions:

Compounded Annually

This term describes interest on an investment that is calculated once a year, where the interest added also earns interest in subsequent years.

Withdrawals

Money taken out from a business by its owners for personal use.

Compound Interest

Interest calculated on the initial principal as well as the accumulated interest of previous periods of a deposit or loan.

Annual Payments

Regular payments made once a year, often used in the context of loans, insurance, or annuities.