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Q:1-If the executor of a decedent's estate elects the alternate valuation date, most of the estate assets will be valued as of how many months after the decedent's death?
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6
3
9
12



Q:2-When Leah dies, she owes $5,000 in unpaid medical expenses. Which of the following statements concerning the tax treatment of these expenses is CORRECT?
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The medical expenses are deductible on either the federal estate tax return (Form 706) or on Leah's final Form 1040.
The medical expenses are deductible only on Leah's final Form 1040.
The medical expenses are deductible only on the federal estate tax return (Form 706).
The medical expenses are not deductible on either the federal estate tax return (Form 706) or on Leah's final Form 1040.


Q:3-Ordinary and necessary administration expenses paid by the fiduciary of an estate are deductible:
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on either the fiduciary income tax return (IRS Form 1041) or the federal estate tax return (IRS 706), but not on both.
on both the fiduciary income tax return (IRS Form 1041) and on the estate tax return (IRS Form 706) by adding a tax computed on the proportionate rates attributable to both returns.
only on the federal estate tax return (IRS Form 706) and never on the fiduciary income tax return (IRS Form 1041).
only on the fiduciary income tax return (IRS Form 1041) and never on the federal estate tax return (IRS Form 706).


Q:4-Which of the following statements regarding a Section 303 stock redemption of a closely-held corporation is(are) CORRECT?
i. The estate usually recognizes little or no gain on the sale.
ii. The transaction is treated as a sale rather than a dividend for income tax purposes.

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Neither I nor II.
II only.
I only.
Both I and II.


Q:5-When Ed died, his will left all of his assets to his best friend, Mark, and nothing to his wife, Martha. However, a state law allowed Martha to claim one-third of Ed's estate even though his will left her nothing. This is an example of:
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electing against the will.
filing a qualified disclaimer.
a homestead exemption.
the family allowance.


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Q:6-If an estate elects the alternate valuation date, the value of benefits to be received under an annuity contract owned by the decedent is determined:
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on the alternate valuation date.
on the due date of the federal estate tax return.
on the last day of the year in which the decedent died.
on the decedent's date of death.


Q:7-After Chester dies, his estate incurs administrative expenses of $5,000 and casualty losses of $2,000. On which tax return(s) may Chester's executor elect to deduct these expenses and losses?
1. Form 706 (estate tax return).
2. Chester's final Form 1040.
3. Form 1041 (fiduciary income tax return).

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1, 2, or 3.
2 only.
Either 1 or 3, but not both.
1 only.


Q:8-For purposes of making an election to pay estate taxes in installments under Section 6166, an interest in a closely-held business may consist of an interest in a:
1. Corporation.
2. Partnership.
3. Sole proprietorship.

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1, 2, and 3.
1 only.
3 only.
1 and 2


Q:9-Which of the following statements regarding an election to pay federal estate taxes in installments is(are) CORRECT?
i. Interest is paid during the deferral period.
ii. The value of a decedent's closely held business must exceed 35% of the value of a decedent's adjusted gross estate.

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Both I and II.
Neither I nor II.
I only.
II only.


Q:10-A decedent is a U.S. citizen and owned a farm immediately prior to the date of his death. Which of the following conditions must be met before special-use valuation is allowed for estate tax purposes?
1. The value of the farm must constitute at least 75% of the decedent's gross estate.
2. The farm must pass to a qualified heir.
3. The decedent or a member of his family must have materially participated in the operation of the farm for at least 5 out of the 8 years prior to his death.
4. The farm must continue to be used as a qualified use for at least 10 years after the decedent's death.

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1 and 2
2, 3 and 4
3 and 4
1 and 3


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