When You Die,this Tax Will Be Based on the Fair

question 59

Multiple Choice

When you die,this tax will be based on the fair market value of your investments,property,and bank accounts less an exemption (of $5.12 million in 2012) .

• A) Estate tax
• B) Gift tax
• C) Inheritance tax
• D) Trust federal income tax
• E) Will tax

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