Tad and Audria, Who Are Married Filing a Joint Return

question 57

Essay

Tad and Audria, who are married filing a joint return, have AMTI of $256,000 for 2012. Calculate their AMT exemption.

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Garveyite Heritage

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Elijah Muhammad

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Cultural Independence

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Black Power

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