Which of the Following Statements Concerning Capital Gains and Losses

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements concerning capital gains and losses and the AMT is correct?

• A)The lower tax rate on net capital gain is not allowed in the calculation of tentative minimum tax.
• B)Net capital losses disallowed for regular tax purposes are deductible in the calculation of AMTI.
• C)The lower tax rate on net capital gain applies in calculating both regular income tax and the tentative minimum tax.
• D)Net capital gain is taxed at the maximum 28% AMT rate.

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Definitions:

Withholding Allowance

A claim made by employees on the W-4 form to reduce the federal income tax withheld from their paycheck.

Taxable Income

The portion of an individual's or business's income that is subject to income tax, after exemptions and deductions.

Taxable Income

The amount of an individual's or entity's income used to determine how much tax is owed, calculated as gross income minus deductions and exemptions.

Monthly Salary

The amount of money an employee is paid each month for their job performance, not including bonuses or overtime pay.