In 2018, Liam's Filing Status Is Married Filing Separately

question 9

Multiple Choice

In 2018, Liam's filing status is married filing separately. For regular tax purposes, he has three dependents. Liam does not itemize deductions; his regular taxable income is $456,000. What is Liam's 2018 AMT base?

• A) $0.
• B) $413,300.
• C) $456,000.
• D) $468,000.

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Definitions:

Neural Darwinism

Hypothesis that the processes of cell death and synaptic pruning are, like natural selection in species, the outcome of competition among neurons for connections and metabolic resources in a neural environment.

Synaptic Pruning

The process of eliminating weaker synaptic contacts while strengthening others to improve the efficiency of neuronal communication.

Cell Death

The process by which a cell ceases to function and is systematically eliminated, an essential part of an organism's growth and development; it can be programmed (apoptosis) or result from injury (necrosis).

Amygdala

A region of the brain primarily involved in the processing of memory, decision-making, and emotional responses.