What is the purpose of the provision in the tax law that taxes unearned income of certain minor children at the trust and estate tax rates? The provision is designed to prevent   from transferring   generally to   in order to take advantage of the   tax rate.

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What is the purpose of the provision in the tax law that taxes unearned income of certain minor children at the trust and estate tax rates?

The provision is designed to prevent   from transferring   generally to   in order to take advantage of the   tax rate.

 

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