Identify Which of the Following Statements Is True

question 18

Multiple Choice

Identify which of the following statements is true.

• A)The partnership tax year closes when a partner transfers his interest by gift.
• B)If a partner dies in a two-member partnership, the partnership terminates on the date of death, even though the successor-in-interest continues to share in the profits and losses of the partnership business.
• C)When the interest of a partner who owns 60% of a partnership is completely liquidated by a partnership distribution, the partnership is considered terminated, even though three other partners remain.
• D)All of the above are false.

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Definitions:

Tax-Advantaged

Refers to investments or accounts that are given preferential tax treatment, aiming to encourage saving and investment, often with benefits like deductions, credits, or exemptions.

IRA

An Individual Retirement Account, a savings plan that allows individuals to set aside money for retirement while offering tax advantages.

Tax Laws

Regulations and legal standards governing the collection of taxes by the government from individuals and organizations.

Preferential Treatment

The act of giving advantageous conditions or benefits to certain groups or individuals over others, often based on criteria outside of merit.