A Taxpayer's Tentative Minimum Tax Exceeds His Net Income Tax

question 76

True/False

A taxpayer's tentative minimum tax exceeds his net income tax so he will be paying the alternative minimum tax this year.The taxpayer has a sole proprietorship through which he has earned general business credits.The taxpayer can reduce his AMT to the extent of his general business credits.

Understand the accounting and reporting requirements for stock-based compensation under current GAAP.

Understand the calculation of weighted average number of shares for basic earnings per share.

Know the compromise and choices offered to companies by SFAS No. 123 regarding stock options.

Recognize the different periods associated with stock options such as vesting period and holding period.

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