The “marital deduction” refers to:

a. the decreasing number of married couples in the United States.
b. a tax deduction commonly allowed on state or municipal income tax reporting.
c. a deduction that Internal Revenue Service allows legally married couples.
d. a defunct part of the federal tax code since the marital deduction is no longer permitted.


c. a deduction that Internal Revenue Service allows legally married couples.

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a. The marriage has deteriorated with no hope of reconciliation. b. The parties have amicably agreed to the terms of their dissolution. c. The agreement is in the best interest of the parties. d. The adultery of one of the parties.

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__________ is taking unfair advantage of another’s naiveté or other vulnerability, especially by deceptive means.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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An owner of a domesticated animal is strictly liable for injuries caused by an animal the owner knows, or should know, has vicious propensities.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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?Johnny Martin's attorney has cut a deal with the prosecutor. He has agreed that Johnny will plead guilty to petty larceny in exchange for the prosecutor dropping the more serious charge of grand larceny. Johnny's attorney has engaged in which of the following?

A. ?Settlement negotiations B. ?Plea bargaining C. ?Unethical conduct D. ?None of these choices is correct.

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