The Uldis Trust Has Distributable Net Income (DNI) for the Year

question 87

Multiple Choice

The Uldis Trust has distributable net income (DNI) for the year of $100,000 and no income from tax-exempt sources. Under the terms of the trust instrument, the trustee must distribute $75,000 to Roger and $75,000 to Sally. After paying these amounts, the trustee is empowered to make additional distributions at its discretion. Exercising this authority, the Uldis trustee distributes an additional $10,000 to Roger and $30,000 to Sally. How much gross income from the trust must Roger recognize?

• A) $10,000
• B) $50,000
• C) $75,000
• D) $85,000

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