For purposes of computing the taxable income of the estate or trust and the taxable income of a spouse to whom Section 682(a) of the Internal Revenue Code (relating to income of an estate or trust in the case of divorce, etc.) applies, that spouse shall be considered as the beneficiary for purposes of this chapter.

(Amended by Stats. 1987, Ch. 1138, Sec. 113. Effective September 25, 1987. Applicable to taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 1987, by Sec. 189 of Ch. 1138.)

Terms Used In California Revenue and Taxation Code 17737

  • Beneficiary: A person who is entitled to receive the benefits or proceeds of a will, trust, insurance policy, retirement plan, annuity, or other contract. Source: OCC
  • Spouse: includes "registered domestic partner" as required by §. See California Revenue and Taxation Code 12.2