The Distributable Net Income (DNI) of a Fiduciary Taxpayer

question 59

Multiple Choice

The distributable net income (DNI) of a fiduciary taxpayer:

• A) Constitutes the maximum amount for the fiduciary's distribution deduction.
• B) Specifies the character of the distributions in the hands of the year's income beneficiaries.
• C) Marks the maximum amount of gross income that income beneficiaries must report when receiving distributions.
• D) All of the above.

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