Gunter,who Is Divorced,has the Following Items for 2015

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Essay

Gunter,who is divorced,has the following items for 2015. Salary $60,000 Gain on sale of land held nine months (regular income tax basis is $4,000 less than AMT basis) 10,000 Traditional IRA contribution 5,000 Alimony paid 9,000 Itemized deductions: Charitable contributions $3,000 Home mortgage interest on his principal residence 4,000 State income taxes 2,000 9,000 Tax preferences 15,000 ​ Calculate Gunter's AMTI for 2015.

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