SWFT Comprehensive Vol 2020
43rd Edition
ISBN: 9780357391723
Author: Maloney
Publisher: Cengage
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Which of the following would constitute tax evasion?
a.
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A) be taxed to John's estate as a capital gain
B) be kept by the company that issued the contract
C) be paid to Jean
D) not be included in his gross estate
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