In a Deed of Trust Transaction, When a Trustee Sells

question 44

Multiple Choice

In a deed of trust transaction, when a trustee sells the property and the proceeds generate a surplus, it _____.

• A) is paid to the borrower
• B) is paid to the lender
• C) is paid to the trustee
• D) goes to the state

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Definitions:

Average Tax Rate

The proportion of total income that is paid in taxes, calculated by dividing the total amount of taxes paid by total income.

Marginal Tax Rate

The rate at which your last dollar of income is taxed, indicating the tax rate applied to the next dollar of taxable income.

Excise Tax

Excise tax is a specific type of tax imposed on certain goods, services, and activities, often included in the price of products like tobacco, alcohol, and gasoline.

Regressive Tax

A tax system where the tax rate decreases as the taxable amount increases, putting a higher relative burden on lower-income earners.