Suppose Vince dies this year with a gross estate of $25 million and no adjusted prior gifts. Assume the estate qualifies for the martial deduction. Calculate the amount of estate tax due (if any) under the following alternative conditions. (Refer to Exhibit 25-1 and Exhibit 25-2.)
Exhibit 25-2 The Exemption Equivalent
Year of Transfer Gift Tax Estate Tax
1986 $500,000 $500,000
1987-1997 600,000 600,000
1998 625,000 625,000
1999 650,000 650,000
2000-2001 675,000 675,000
2002-2003 1,000,000 1,000,000
2004-2005 1,000,000 1,500,000
2006-2008 1,000,000 2,000,000
2009-2010* 1,000,000 3,500,000
2011 5,000,000 5,000,000
2012 5,120,000 5,120,000
2013 5,250,000 5,250,000
2014 5,340,000 5,340,000
2015 5,430,000 5,430,000
2016 5,450,000 5,450,000
2017 5,490,000 5,490,000
2018 11,180,000 11,180,000
Required:
Vince leaves his entire estate to his spouse, Millie.
Vince leaves $10 million to Millie and the remainder to charity.
Vince leaves $10 million to Millie and the remainder to his son, Paul.
Vince leaves $10 million to Millie and the remainder to a trust whose trustee is required to pay income to Millie for her life and the remainder to Paul(
For all requirements, enter your answer in millions rounded to 3 decimal places. Leave no answer blank. Enter zero if applicable.)
A. Amount of estate tax
B. Amount of estate tax
C. Amount of estate tax
D. Amount of estate tax