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Basic Quiz - 4.14.9 Sub S Lead Trust

1. All types of trusts may own S corporation stock.
           
2. Many types of lead trusts may own S corporation stock.
           
3. Lead trusts are an excellent way to transfer property to family at a reduced transfer tax cost.
           
4. The 10% minimum deduction interest test does not apply to lead trusts.
           
5. The lower the Applicable Federal Rate, the higher the deduction with a charitable remainder lead trust.
           
6. A lead trust is a tax-exempt trust.
           
7. A non-grantor lead trust with remainder passing to family produces an income tax deduction.
           
8. Grantor lead trusts usually produce an estate tax deduction.
           
9. The trust, not the donor, is taxable on the income earned by the grantor lead trust.
           
10. A non-grantor lead trust that owns S corporation stock must be an electing small business trust.