Ch. 10 Flashcards
The tax treatment of a limited liability company (LLC) is similar to the treatment of what other entity?
A Subchapter S Corporation
What are the different terms used to identify the individual sets up a trust?
Creator, maker, grantor, donor, trustor, settlor
Define vesting.
The right an employee gradually acquired by length of service at a company to receive employer contributed benefits
If a client wins $1 million, what should an agent or an IAR do?
Update the clients information that is on file
What retirement plans are available to the self employed?
Keogh plans and SEPs
If a mutual funds dividends are reinvested, what impact will this have in the cost basis of a clients shares?
If reinvested dividends are used to acquire additional shares, the clients cost basis will increase
When selling a primary residence, how much of the gain (if any) is excluded from taxes?
$250,000 for single filers or $500,000 for joint filers
___________ Partners are the primary contributors of capital to a limited partnership.
Limited
T/F: To avoid a late withdrawal penalty, IRAs have a required minimum distribution (RMD) provision.
T
T/F: Employees are fully vested in their own contributions.
T
Define a sole proprietorship.
A business that is owned by one person who is responsible for all management decisions and entitled to all profits.
What are some of the investments that are not suitable for IRA contributions?
Collectibles, insurance, and metals (except US gold and silver coins)
T/F: 529 plans allow for a five year front end contribution of $80,000 which avoids gift tax.
T; ($16,000 x 5 years)
What would an IAR consider when performing a capital needs assessment for a client?
The clients future earnings potential, expenses, and life expectancy, but also inflation expectations
T/F: the income of a C Corporation is subject to double taxation.
T; the corporation pays tax on its earnings, with any distributions being taxed to the owners (shareholders)
How is basis determined for the recipient of gifted securities?
Basis will be the donors cost or market value, whichever is lower
In calculating an IAs net worth, what assets are NOT included?
Homes, home furnishings, automobiles, goodwill, and pre paid expenses are not included
What factors are necessary to determine a persons tax status?
Age, marriage status or country of residence, earned income, and unearned income
IRA rollovers must be completed within ____ days.
60
What is a Simplified Employee Pension (SEP) Plan?
An employer sponsored IRA for the self employed and it’s employees
Only one IRA rollover is allowed per rolling _____ months.
12
What business structure does not provide for flow through of tax treatment?
C corporations
T/F: only one person must provide information to open a joint account.
False. Each owner must provide information to open a joint account.
List, some of the common financial goals.
Income, growth, preservation of capital, liquidity, tax relief, and speculation
What happens to a general partnership, when a general partner dies?
Typically, general partnerships dissolve upon the death of a general partner.
What document is filed with the state of legal domicile to create a partnership?
Certificate of limited partnership
The earnings generated in a revocable trust will be taxed to the ____________.
Grantor
For a qualified retirement plan, what document details, the plans needs, goals, time horizon, and investment philosophy?
The investment policy statement
When is an inter vivos trust established?
During the donors lifetime
Municipal bond interest is exempt from what tax?
Federal tax
Who is eligible to contribute to qualified annuity?
Public school employees 403b and certain nonprofit organization employees 501 C3
If not needed for a child education, may the funds and a 529 plan be transferred to a relatives 529 plan?
Yes
A gift of securities between spouses is subject to gift tax if it exceeds what dollar amount?
There is no limit on gift size between spouses. The gift tax exclusion of $16,000 per year does not apply to spouses
Which plans impose income limitations on the contributors, 529 plans or Coverdell ESAs?
The Coverdell ESA
What are the benefits of setting up an irrevocable trust?
It will reduce estate taxes and also avoid probate.
Identify the acronym: RMD
Required minimum distribution
A per capita trust would pass on the same ________ of the trust to each member of the next generation.
Percentage
May an employee of a corporation who contributes to a corporate pension plan also contribute to a Keogh plan?
Yes, provided the Keogh contribution is solely based upon the employees self employment income.
T/F: An order ticket includes the price of execution.
F; the price of execution is found in the customer confirmation
A SIMPLE 401k may be established by a ______________.
Small business
T/F: Ease of ownership transfer is an advantage to stock ownership as opposed to ownership in a partnership.
T; partnership interest are typically illiquid, whereas stock is easy to buy and sell.
Under the provisions of UGMA/UTMA, when does a minor obtain ownership of the assets in the account?
A minor is the owner at the time a gift is made, but it’s not gain control of the assets until he reaches legal age
An irrevocable trust will eliminate ______ and will reduce _______ tax liability.
Probate ; estate
How are S corporations treated for tax purposes?
S corporations have the same flow through treatment as partnerships (they are not taxable entities)
How much may be contributed to 529 plan and avoid gift tax?
I don’t wanna give up to $16,000 per year and avoid the gift tax
T/off: all corporate officers may affect transactions for the corporation.
False, only those named in the corporate resolution
When investing for an estate, the most suitable investments are normally ________-term. 
Short
Main individual with a Keogh plan fund an IRA?
Yes, but since the Keogh is a qualified plan, the IRA contributions may not be tax deductible
Identify the acronym: AGI
Adjusted gross income
T/off: the amount left on a mortgage is found on a customers cash flow statement.
False that would be a liability on the balance sheet
And investor buys a stock for $100 and receives a $10 dividend. If she sells for $95, what is the capital gain or loss?
Her loss is five dollars. The dividend is taxed separately and is not treated as a capital event
T/off: employer contributions in a money purchase plan our mandatory
True
How are withdrawals from a Roth IRA treated for tax purposes?
Withdrawals are tax free, if the account is open for at least five years, and is not considered an early withdrawal
A contribution of $________ can be made to a Spousal IRA for a non working spouse.
$6000
A branching trust would pass on a(n) ________ of the trust to the next generation.
Equal share
To become a limited partner, the __________ ________’s signature is required on the Subscription Agreement.
General partners
What is ERISA?
Employee retirement income security act
___________ retirement plans, need not meet IRS requirements for employee coverage, contribution limits, and vesting.
Nonqualified
S corporations are not subject to _______ taxation.
Double
Women’s individual withdraw money from an IRA without penalty?
After he turns 59 1/2
T/F: required minimum distributions apply to Roth IRA accounts
False. Required minimum distributions apply to traditional IRA accounts not Roth IRA accounts.
A limited partnership could be formed by a minimum of how many individuals?
2(1 general partner, and one limited partner)
What are some of the acceptable investments for an IRA contribution?
Stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and CDs
What does the partnership agreement define?
The rights, liabilities, and obligations of each partner
ERISA gave the US government jurisdiction over _______________ plans. 
Private pension plans
What are the general characteristics of a joint tenants with rights of survivorship account?
It has multiple owners, and each has trading rights. If one owner dies, her account value passes to the other owners.
In a 529 plan, what happens if the funds or withdrawn, but not used for qualified education expenses?
The earnings would be subject to ordinary income tax plus a 10% penalty
T/F: SEP’s require employees to become immediately vested in the full amount contributed
True