Melinda Is in the 35% Marginal Regular Tax Bracket

question 89

Essay

Melinda is in the 35% marginal regular tax bracket.She reports a net capital gain of $150,000 on the sale of land which is eligible for the lower tax on net capital gain in calculating the regular income tax.Discuss the tax rate that applies to the $150,000 net capital gain in calculating the tentative minimum tax (TMT) for Melinda.

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