An Alternative Minimum Tax Applies to Items That Are Considered

question 84

Multiple Choice

An alternative minimum tax applies to items that are considered to be of a tax preference nature. Which of the following items is not considered to be a tax preference item?

• A) Tax-exempt bond interest issued by a school system
• B) Accelerated depreciation on real property acquired before 1987
• C) Mining exploration and development costs
• D) Gain on the sale of certain small business stock
• E) Depletion

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