Which of the Following Statements Is True Regarding Taxpayers Receiving

question 104

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true regarding taxpayers receiving distributions from traditional defined contribution plans?

• A) A taxpayer who retires at age 71 in 2014 is required to pay a minimum distribution penalty if she does not receive a distribution in 2014.
• B) The minimum distribution penalty is 30% of the amount required to have been distributed.
• C) A taxpayer who receives a distribution from a retirement account before she is 55 years old is subject to a 10% penalty on both the distributed and undistributed portions of her retirement account.
• D) Taxpayers are not allowed to deduct either early distribution penalties or minimum distribution penalties.

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Definitions:

Debt Investments-HTM

Investments in debt securities that are held to maturity, meaning the investor plans to hold the securities until they are paid off at their maturity date.

Stock Investments

Securities representing equity or ownership interest in a corporation, allowing investors to gain dividends and potentially capital gains.

Fair Value

An estimate of the market value of an asset or liability, based on the price that two willing parties would agree to in an arm's length transaction.

Unrealized Gain

The increase in value of an asset that has not been sold yet, thus not realized as actual profit.