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Practice question: Basic Principles and Concepts only

Multiple Choice Easy

Practice question

What is the basic distinction between gross estate and net estate?
  1. Gross estate is always zero
  2. Net estate is every heir’s salary
  3. Gross estate is only cash
  4. Net estate results after applying legally authorized deductions to the relevant gross estate
  5. Every family expense is automatically excluded

Legal references

  • NIRC Sections 84-86, as amended by RA10963: https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra2017/ra_10963_2017.html
  • RR 12-2018 (estate-tax accrual and basic scope): https://bir-cdn.bir.gov.ph/local/pdf/RR%2012-2018.pdf

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