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Continuing Education Credit — September 2020

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1. Which of these states is not a separate property state? *This question is required.
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2. The “step-up in basis rule” is outlined in which Internal Revenue Code section? *This question is required.
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3. This “step-up in basis rule” means that the beneficiary of inherited assets will: *This question is required.
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4. If a client couple is married and filing jointly, what will their long-term capital gains rate be if their income is $495,000? *This question is required.
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5. What is the highest possible monthly Income Related Monthly Adjustment Amount, or surcharge, on Medicare premiums for individuals with incomes above $500,000 and married couples with income above $750,000? *This question is required.
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6. What is the lifetime estate and gift tax limit for a couple? *This question is required.
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7. Taxpayers can use capital losses to offset any net capital gains, plus an additional how much of ordinary income? *This question is required.
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8. Penalty-free withdrawals from retirement plans of up to how much can be used for childbirth or adoption expenses, per the SECURE Act? *This question is required.
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9. 529 plans can include up to how much in lifetime student loan repayments for a beneficiary, as well as for each of the beneficiary’s siblings, per the SECURE Act? *This question is required.
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10. Which of these precious metals funds has had the best annualized three-year return? *This question is required.
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