Sand Corporation,a Calendar Year Taxpayer,has Alternative Minimum Taxable Income [Before

question 11

Multiple Choice

Sand Corporation,a calendar year taxpayer,has alternative minimum taxable income [before adjustment for adjusted current earnings (ACE) ] of $900,000 for 2014.If Sand's (ACE) is $975,000,its tentative minimum tax for 2014 is:

• A)$0.
• B)$56,250.
• C)$180,000.
• D)$191,250.
• E)None of these.

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Definitions:

Contribution Margin Ratio

A ratio that shows the contribution margin as a percentage of total sales, indicating how much of the revenue is available to cover fixed costs and generate profit.

Fixed Expenses

Expenses that do not fluctuate with changes in production volume or sales, such as rent and salaries.

Variable Expenses

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Cost Volume Profit Analysis

A managerial accounting technique used to determine the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits.