Identify Which of the Following Statements Is False

question 105

Multiple Choice

Identify which of the following statements is false.

• A)The gift-splitting election will apply to all transfers made during the portion of any year that the spouses electing gift splitting are married to each other.
• B)The gift-splitting election is made separately on each gift either spouse makes.
• C)Making gifts during one's lifetime helps to reduce the amount of estate taxes owed at death.
• D)In order to use gift splitting, both spouses must be U.S. citizens or residents at the time of the transfer.

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Definitions:

Profit-Sharing

A compensation strategy where employees receive a share of the company's profits, typically as a supplement to their regular income.

Lump-Sum Payments

A single payment made at a particular time, as opposed to multiple payments made over a period of time.

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

A plan that helps employees purchase stock in their employing companies.

Gain-Sharing

A compensation strategy where employees receive additional financial benefits from the company's performance improvements.