tax year:2015

Sylvester files as a single taxpayer during 2015 and claims one personal exemption. He itemizes deductions for regular tax purposes. He paid charitable contributions of $9,100, real estate taxes of $2,800, state income taxes of $6,900, and interest on a home-equity loan of $2,300. Sylvester's regular taxable income is $188,000.

a.What is Sylvester's AMTI if he used the home-equity proceeds to purchase a car? AMTI____

b.What is Sylvester's AMTI if he used the home-equity loan proceeds to build a new garage next to his home? AMTI____