Which of the Following Statements Is True

question 84

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true?

• A)If the donor does not pay the gift tax, the donee is personally liable for the tax.
• B)When a married couple elects gift splitting, each spouse is potentially liable for 50% of the gift tax.
• C)Gift tax returns are due March 15 in the year following the gift.
• D)Donors can request an automatic extension of time to pay their gift tax even when they don't request to have an income tax extension.

Acquire the ability to arrange selected accounts in order of appearance for companies using a multiple-step income statement.

Understand the process of preparing a multiple-step income statement.

Learn to calculate the cost of merchandise sold using data from either periodic or perpetual inventory systems.

Understand the process and significance of closing entries in accounting, especially in a perpetual inventory system.

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Definitions:

Discrepancy

An inconsistency or difference that arises in the course of comparing two sets of figures or facts, often leading to questions that require resolution.

Cash Short And Over

An account that records discrepancies between actual cash received and the expected amount, either indicating missing funds (short) or excess funds (over).

Journal Entry

A journal entry is a record of a financial transaction in the accounting books, indicating the accounts and amounts to be debited and credited.

Outstanding Checks

Checks that have been written and recorded in the account ledger but not yet cleared or cashed by the bank.