CPA · Question 02 · Area I: Individual Compliance and Planning
A taxpayer is calculating their Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) liability for Year 1. They claimed a standard deduction of $27,700 (married filing jointly) and received $2,000 in tax-exempt interest from private activity bonds issued in Year 1. They also exercised ISOs creating a spread of $10,000. Which of the following correctly describes the adjustments to reach Alternative Minimum Taxable Income (AMTI)?
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Add back the standard deduction and ISO spread only.
Add back the private activity bond interest and ISO spread only.
Add back the standard deduction, the private activity bond interest, and the ISO spread.
Add back the standard deduction and private activity bond interest; subtract the ISO spread.
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