Identify Which of the Following Statements Is False

question 53

Multiple Choice

Identify which of the following statements is false.

• A)The alternative minimum tax is the excess of the tentative minimum tax amount over the regular tax amount.
• B)All corporations with gross receipts of less than $10 million are exempt from the AMT.
• C)If the firm does not qualify for Small C corporation status,the C corporation statutory exemption amount for alternative minimum tax purposes is phased out when alternative minimum taxable income reaches $310,000.
• D)The purpose of the AMT is to ensure that every taxpayer with substantial economic income pays a minimum tax.

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Definitions:

Net Realizable Value

The estimated selling price of an item in the ordinary course of business minus any cost associated with the sale or disposal of the item.

Selling Price

The amount of money for which a product or service is sold to the customer.

Lower Of Cost

A principle in accounting that requires inventory to be recorded at either its cost or its market value, whichever is lower.

Replacement Cost

The current cost of replacing an asset with a similar new asset at prevailing market prices.