Identify Which of the Following Statements Is False

question 54

Multiple Choice

Identify which of the following statements is false.

• A)A gift occurs when a revocable trust is funded.
• B)A gift does not occur until the transfer is complete.
• C)A transfer is incomplete (and not subject to the gift tax)if the donor retains the power to name new beneficiaries or to change the interests of the beneficiaries.
• D)Transfers to an irrevocable trust can be deemed incomplete.

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Definitions:

Initial Direct Costs

Initial Direct Costs are expenses directly associated with negotiating and arranging a lease that are not included in the net investment in the lease.

Sale-leaseback

A transaction where an asset is sold and immediately leased back from the new owner, allowing the seller to continue using the asset while freeing up capital.

Depreciation Expense

The systematic allocation of the depreciable amount of an asset over its useful life, representing wear and tear or obsolescence.