AGI Is Used as the Base for Application of Percentage

question 16

True/False

AGI is used as the base for application of percentage limitations i.e., 20%, 30%, 50%) that apply to the charitable contribution deduction for regular income tax purposes. Modified AGI is used as the base for application of percentage limitations that apply to the charitable contribution deduction for AMT purposes.

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