Identify Which of the Following Statements Is True

question 99

Multiple Choice

Identify which of the following statements is true.

• A)The gross-up rule applies to the gift tax triggered by a gift during a three-year look-forward period.
• B)All gift taxes paid by the decedent on gifts made within five years of the date of death must be included in the gross estate.
• C)If a transferor retains voting rights in stock of a controlled corporation for the transferor's lifetime, the stock is included in the transferor's gross estate.
• D)All of the above are false.

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