Frederick Sells Land and Building Whose Adjusted Basis for Regular

question 28

Essay

Frederick sells land and building whose adjusted basis for regular income tax purposes is $345,000 and for AMT purposes is $380,000.The sales proceeds are $850,000.Determine the effect on:
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a.Taxable income.
b.AMTI.

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