In Determining Whether a Dividend Issued on Stock Held by a Decedent

question 109

True/False

In determining whether a dividend issued on stock held by a decedent is included in the gross estate, the record date
(rather than the declaration or payment dates) controls.

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Definitions:

AGI Floor

A threshold based on a taxpayer's adjusted gross income (AGI) that limits the deductibility of certain expenses.

Professional Dues

Fees paid to a professional organization or union that the member may be able to deduct on their tax return.

Medical Expense Deduction

A tax deduction for expenses related to the diagnosis, cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of disease.

Adjusted Gross Income

Gross income minus adjustments, used to determine taxable income on an individual's tax return.