Chapter 7 Tax Quiz

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AMT is meant to ensure that higher-income individuals do not get more benefit than intended from allowable deductions, exemptions, etc.

True
False

Correct Answer

A. True

Explanation

The explanation for the given correct answer is that the Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) is designed to prevent higher-income individuals from taking advantage of various deductions, exemptions, and other tax benefits in a way that would result in them paying significantly lower taxes than intended. The AMT imposes a separate tax calculation that limits the extent to which these deductions and exemptions can reduce an individual's tax liability, ensuring that they still pay a minimum amount of tax. Therefore, the statement that AMT is meant to prevent higher-income individuals from receiving excessive benefits from allowable deductions is true.

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3.

Which AMT adjustments must be added back?

Personal exemption amount
Itemized deduction amount
Standard deduction amount
Medical expenses greater than 7.5% of AGI
Miscellaneous itemized deductions
Mortgage interest

Correct Answer(s)

A. Personal exemption amount
A. Standard deduction amount
A. Miscellaneous itemized deductions

Explanation

The personal exemption amount, standard deduction amount, and miscellaneous itemized deductions must be added back as AMT adjustments. The personal exemption amount is added back because it is not allowed as a deduction for AMT purposes. The standard deduction amount is added back because AMT does not allow for a standard deduction. Miscellaneous itemized deductions are added back because they are generally subject to a 2% AGI floor for regular tax purposes, but not for AMT purposes.

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4.

An AMT exemption is increases the likelihood that lower income individuals will have to pay AMT

True
False

Correct Answer

A. False

Explanation

An AMT exemption is a provision that helps lower income individuals avoid paying the Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT). By providing an exemption, it reduces the likelihood that they will have to pay AMT. Therefore, the statement that an AMT exemption increases the likelihood that lower income individuals will have to pay AMT is false.

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5.

Which are the Common AMT Adjustments that classify as plus adjustments?

Tax-exempt interest from private activity bonds
Real and personal property taxes deducted as itemized deductions
State income or sales taxes
Home equity interest expense
Misc. Itemized deductions in excess of 2% floor
Depreciation
State income tax refunds included in regular taxable income
Gain or loss on sale of depreciable assets

Correct Answer(s)

A. Tax-exempt interest from private activity bonds
A. Real and personal property taxes deducted as itemized deductions
A. State income or sales taxes
A. Home equity interest expense
A. Misc. Itemized deductions in excess of 2% floor

Explanation

The Common AMT Adjustments that classify as plus adjustments include tax-exempt interest from private activity bonds, real and personal property taxes deducted as itemized deductions, state income or sales taxes, home equity interest expense, and misc. itemized deductions in excess of 2% floor. These adjustments increase the taxpayer's alternative minimum tax liability.

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6.

Which are the Common AMT Adjustments that classify as minus adjustments?

Tax-exempt interest from private activity bonds
Real and personal property taxes deducted as itemized deductions
State income or sales taxes
Home equity interest expense
Misc. Itemized deductions in excess of 2% floor
Depreciation
State income tax refunds included in regular taxable income
Gain or loss on sale of depreciable assets

Correct Answer(s)

A. State income tax refunds included in regular taxable income
A. Gain or loss on sale of depreciable assets

Explanation

The common AMT adjustments that classify as minus adjustments are state income tax refunds included in regular taxable income and gain or loss on the sale of depreciable assets. These adjustments reduce the taxpayer's alternative minimum taxable income, which is used to calculate the alternative minimum tax (AMT). State income tax refunds that were previously deducted as an itemized deduction are added back to taxable income for AMT purposes. Similarly, the gain or loss on the sale of depreciable assets is adjusted to reflect the AMT calculation.

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7.

Which are the Common AMT Adjustments that can classify as plus or minus adjustments?

Tax-exempt interest from private activity bonds
Real and personal property taxes deducted as itemized deductions
State income or sales taxes
Home equity interest expense
Misc. Itemized deductions in excess of 2% floor
Depreciation
State income tax refunds included in regular taxable income
Gain or loss on sale of depreciable assets

Correct Answer

A. Depreciation

Explanation

Depreciation is a common AMT adjustment that can classify as a plus or minus adjustment. Under the regular tax system, businesses are allowed to deduct the cost of their assets over time through depreciation. However, under the Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT), the depreciation deductions may be different. The AMT requires businesses to use a different depreciation method and recovery period for certain assets, which can result in either a positive or negative adjustment to their taxable income. Therefore, depreciation can be classified as a plus or minus adjustment depending on how it affects the taxpayer's AMT liability.

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8.

Courtney has taxable income of $111,107 and three personal exemptions. She received $500 in tax-exempt interest on a Cincinnati bond, $3,550 in real estate property taxes, $6,700 in state income taxes and $1,083 for miscellaneous itemized deductions in excess of 2% floor. Additionally, she received a $420 state income tax refund. What is her alternative minimum taxable income?

$134,460
$133,620
$133,120
$123,360

Correct Answer

A. $133,620

Explanation

See page 7-11

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9.

Courtney is a head of household and has an AMTI of $133,620. What is her AMT base? (form $XX,XXX)

Correct Answer
$90,450
90450

Explanation
See example 7-9

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10.

Juanita is married and files a joint tax return with her husband. What is her tentative minimum tax if her AMT base is $250,000, which includes $10,000 in qualified dividends? (Form $xx,xxx)

Correct Answer
$65,200
65,200
65200

Explanation
175,000 x 26% = 45,500
65,000 x 28% = 18,200
Dividends
10,000 x 15% = $1.500
Tentitive minimum tax = $65,200

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Juanita has a tentative minimum tax of $65,200 and a regular tax liability of $60,175. She has three exemptions and files a married joint return. What is her AMT? (form $x,xxx)

Correct Answer
$5,025
5,025
5025

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AMT is meant to ensure that higher-income individuals do not get more benefit than intended from allowable deductions, exemptions, etc.

Which AMT adjustments must be added back?

An AMT exemption is increases the likelihood that lower income individuals will have to pay AMT

Which are the Common AMT Adjustments that classify as plus adjustments?

Which are the Common AMT Adjustments that classify as minus adjustments?

Which are the Common AMT Adjustments that can classify as plus or minus adjustments?

Courtney is a head of household and has an AMTI of $133,620. What is her AMT base? (form $XX,XXX)

Juanita is married and files a joint tax return with her husband. What is her tentative minimum tax if her AMT base is $250,000, which includes $10,000 in qualified dividends? (Form $xx,xxx)

Juanita has a tentative minimum tax of $65,200 and a regular tax liability of $60,175. She has three exemptions and files a married joint return. What is her AMT? (form $x,xxx)