Which of the Following Statements Correctly Reflects the Rules Regarding

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements correctly reflects the rules regarding inherited property in 2012?

• A)A particular beneficiary's basis can be greater than, equal to, or less than the decedent's basis.
• B)A particular beneficiary's holding period includes the donor's holding period.
• C)The alternate valuation date election only applies to those assets which have declined in value (i.e., does not cover assets that have increased in value).
• D)Only a.and b.are correct.
• E)a., b., and c.are correct.

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