The Probate Estate Consists of All Property Owned by the Decedent

question 65

True/False

The probate estate consists of all property owned by the decedent that is excluded from the gross estate.

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Foreign Tax Credit

A credit that allows U.S. taxpayers to offset income tax paid to foreign governments against their U.S. tax liability on the same income.

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Foreign Income Taxes

Taxes levied by a foreign government on income earned within its jurisdiction, which may be creditable or deductible on domestic tax returns.

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