Which of the Following Could Explain Why a Large Number

question 157

Multiple Choice

Which of the following could explain why a large number of taxpayers are subject to (or could become subject to) AMT?

• A) Regular tax rates have decreased since the AMT was enacted.
• B) The AMT exemption amount is indexed to increase with inflation.
• C) Property values are decreasing.
• D) The personal and dependency exemption amounts are not increasing as fast as the AMT exemption is decreasing.

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