Suppose John and Jane Are Married and Jointly Own Assets

question 19

Multiple Choice

Suppose John and Jane are married and jointly own assets worth $100,000. In addition to the jointly-held assets, John owns a home which he purchased for $20,000 but has a current market value of $120,000. How much of the value of the house would be taxed, if Jane were to die today?

• A) $20,000
• B) $50,000
• C) $60,000
• D) $120,000
• E) $0

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