Answer the following questions about the unified transfer ta…
Answer the following questions about the unified transfer tax system. [question 1 of 2] Briefly explain at least two purposes of the transfer tax system. When transfer tax is due under this system, who is generally liable? Limit your response to 2–3 sentences. [question 2 of 2] Briefly explain how federal gift and estate taxes help achieve the above stated purposes. Be sure to discuss why the transfer tax system is unified (i.e., why we have both a gift tax and an estate tax). Limit your response to 2–3 sentences.
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Answer the following questions about the annual exclusion for gifts in trust. [question 1 of 2] In general, is the annual exclusion available for gifts in trust? Why or why not? Limit your response to 2–3 sentences. [question 2 of 2] Why might someone use a Sec. 2503(c) trust or a Crummey trust? Contrast each type. Be sure to discuss the tax significance of these trusts. Limit your response to 3–4 sentences.
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This year, Claudette gives $52,000 to each of her four siblings (a total property transfer of $208,000). [question 1 of 2] Assuming Claudette is single, what is the amount of her taxable gifts? [question 2 of 2] Assume Claudette is married and she and her husband (who makes no gifts in the current year) decide to elect gift splitting. What is the amount of Claudette’s taxable gifts? What is the amount of her husband’s taxable gifts?
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