The Ins and Outs of Estate Taxes
Have you done everything you can to minimize estate taxes? Take our quiz to learn more.
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1. In 2012 the federal estate tax is
- C. Applicable for estates worth more than $5.12 million
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2. A bypass trust is a way of
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3. The marital deduction permits unlimited tax-free gifts
- B. By a married couple to their children
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4. Charitable bequests are free of estate tax
- A. Up to 50 percent of adjusted gross income
- B. When made to a QTIP trust
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5. Income taxes on retirement plan assets can be generally deferred
- A. Until April 1 of the year after you turn 70 1/2
- B. During your lifetime until funds are withdrawn
- C. If your estate is the beneficiary
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6. Gift-splitting is used by married couples to
- A. Double the $13,000 annual exclusion
- B. Divide funds among children
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7. Creative estate planning's primary focus is on
- B. Family, life and human values
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attorney. Figures cited in examples are for hypothetical purposes only and are subject to change. References to estate and income tax include
federal taxes only. Individual state taxes and/or state law may impact your results.