Melinda Is in the 35% Marginal Tax Bracket

question 91

Essay

Melinda is in the 35% marginal tax bracket.She has a net capital gain of $150,000 on the sale of land which is eligible for the alternative tax on net capital gain in calculating the regular income tax.Discuss the tax rate that applies to the $150,000 net capital gain in calculating the tentative AMT for Melinda.

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FICA-OASDI

Federal Insurance Contributions Act - Old Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance, a U.S. payroll tax to fund Social Security.

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