Eula Owns a Mineral Property That Had a Basis of $23,000

question 24

Multiple Choice

Eula owns a mineral property that had a basis of $23,000 at the beginning of the year.Cost depletion is $19,000.The property qualifies for a 15% depletion rate.Gross income from the property was $200,000, and net income before the percentage depletion deduction was $50,000.What is Eula's AMT preference for excess depletion if she maximized her regular tax depletion deduction?

• A)$15,000
• B)$23,000
• C)$25,000
• D)$2,000

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Definitions:

Subsidy

A financial aid or support extended by the government to an economic sector, business, or individual, often aimed at promoting economic and social policies.

Elasticity of Demand

An analysis of consumer demand's elasticity in relation to the pricing of a commodity.

Subsidy

Financial support extended by the government to an economic sector (or institution, business, or individual) with the aim of promoting economic and social policy.

Highly Elastic

Refers to a strong responsiveness of the quantity demanded or supplied of a good to a change in its price.