In Reference to the Potential Taxation of an Estate,which of the Following

question 32

Multiple Choice

In reference to the potential taxation of an estate,which of the following statements is correct?

• A)An estate may be subject to taxation at both the state and federal level.
• B)The taxable amount of an estate is based on the book values of all estate assets at the date of death.
• C)The estate value is not reduced by such expenses as funeral expenses,bequests to qualified charities,or state-level taxes.
• D)Taxable estate assets do not include proceeds from life insurance policies.

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