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:

Discount

A reduction from the usual cost of something or the act of lowering the price.

Premium

The amount by which the price of something, especially a financial instrument, exceeds its principal or face value.

Unamortized Premium

The portion of the bond premium that has not yet been expensed to interest expense over the bond's life.

Redemption

The process of paying off or buying back something, such as repaying a bond at maturity or reclaiming ownership rights by paying a specific amount.