Cranston Corporation Has Accumulated Minimum Tax Credits of $924,000 from Tax

question 60

Multiple Choice

Cranston Corporation has accumulated minimum tax credits of $924,000 from tax years prior to 2018. If 2018 regular tax before credits is $152,000, Cranston's allowable minimum tax credit for 2018 is:

• A) $0
• B) $152,000
• C) $924,000
• D) $538,000

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