The Doyle Trust Reports Distributable Net Income for the Year

question 70

Multiple Choice

The Doyle Trust reports distributable net income for the year of $100,000 and no income from tax-exempt sources. Under the terms of the trust instrument, the trustee must distribute $20,000 to Roger and $20,000 to Sally. After paying these amounts, the trustee is empowered to make additional distributions at its discretion. Exercising this authority, the trustee distributes an additional $25,000 to Roger and $50,000 to Sally. How much gross income from the trust must Roger recognize?

• A) $50,000
• B) $45,000
• C) $40,000
• D) $20,000

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