The generation-skipping transfer tax is imposed:
a. On transfers of future interest to beneficiaries who are more than one generation above the donor's generation.
b. As a separate tax in addition to the gift and estate taxes.
c. Instead of the estate tax.
d. Instead of the gift tax.
Answer:B
Choice "b" is correct. The generation-skipping transfer tax is imposed in addition to any gift or estate tax that may result from a transfer.
Choices "d" and "c" are incorrect, per the above rule.
Choice "a" is incorrect. The generation-skipping transfer tax is imposed on transfers of future interest who are two generations or more below the donor's generation.