Identify Which of the Following Statements Is True

question 74

Multiple Choice

Identify which of the following statements is true.

• A)When making a QTIP transfer, the donor does not control who will receive the property on the death of the donee-spouse.
• B)The marital deduction is limited to the amount of the gift that exceeds the annual exclusion.
• C)Claiming the marital deduction on a QTIP transfer is mandatory.
• D)Terminal interests cannot be eligible for the marital deduction.

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Definitions:

Production Equipment

Machinery and tools that are used in the manufacturing process to create products and goods.

Bonds

Fixed-income instruments that represent a loan made by an investor to a borrower, typically corporate or governmental, which pay periodic interest payments and repay the principal at maturity.

Financial Assets

Assets that derive value from a contractual claim, such as stocks, bonds, bank deposits, and other securities.

Total Assets

The sum of all resources owned by an individual, corporation, or country, including both current and noncurrent assets.