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American College Exam HS330 Topic 1 Question 87 Discussion

Actual exam question for American College's HS330 exam
Question #: 87
Topic #: 1
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A single man with substantial assets and income is supporting his 80-year-old partially senile mother with monthly cash gifts. He is trying to find a practical way to support his mother while at the same time saving federal gift and income taxes without giving up ultimate control of any assets. Which of the following courses of action will best accomplish these objectives?

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Suggested Answer: D

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Tandra
1 months ago
Wait, so he's trying to find a way to avoid paying taxes on the money he's giving to his own mother? That's pretty messed up, if you ask me.
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Zona
2 months ago
I think Option C is the way to go. Gifting the corporate bonds directly to his mother is the simplest and most straightforward solution.
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Esteban
9 days ago
C: It would definitely simplify things and ensure his mother can support herself.
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Arlene
16 days ago
B: I agree, gifting the corporate bonds directly to his mother seems like the easiest option.
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Antione
25 days ago
A: I think Option C is the best choice.
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Melina
2 months ago
Haha, this guy's trying to find a loophole to save on taxes! I'd just tell him to suck it up and pay the taxes - it's the right thing to do.
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Cherelle
29 days ago
C) Make her a gift of enough corporate bonds from his portfolio so that she will be able to support herself from the interest payments
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Chantell
1 months ago
B) Make her annual gifts of enough interest income from the tax free municipal bonds in his portfolio so that she will be able to support herself
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Lavonda
1 months ago
A) Make her an interest free loan with a principal amount large enough to produce sufficient income for her support when invested in corporate bonds
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Shayne
2 months ago
I'm not sure about that. Option B might be better, as it allows him to keep the assets in his own portfolio while still providing the necessary income for his mother.
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Rickie
27 days ago
That's true, option D could also work well. It really depends on his specific financial situation and goals.
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Whitley
29 days ago
But what about option D? He could purchase corporate bonds and assign the interest payments to his mother for support.
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Willis
2 months ago
I think option B is a good choice. It allows him to keep control of his assets while still supporting his mother.
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Antonette
3 months ago
Option D seems like the best choice. By purchasing the corporate bonds and assigning the interest payments to his mother, he can maintain control over the assets while providing for her support.
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Leanna
2 months ago
Yes, that way he can ensure she has enough income without giving up control of the assets.
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Sheldon
2 months ago
I think option D is the best choice. He can still control the assets while supporting his mother.
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Heike
3 months ago
But with option D, the mother can have control over the interest payments.
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Evangelina
3 months ago
I disagree, I believe option B is more practical.
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Heike
3 months ago
I think option D is the best choice.
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