Wolfgang is age 33. His AGI is $125,000. He reports the following itemized deductions for the year.

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Wolfgang is age 33. His AGI is $125,000. He reports the following itemized deductions for the year.

Medical expenses [$15,000 - (10% × $125,000)] ...................................$ 2,500

State income taxes .....................................................................................4,200

Charitable contributions ............................................................................5,000

Home mortgage interest on his personal residence ..............................6,000

Casualty loss (after $100 and 10% reductions) ........................................1,800

Miscellaneous itemized deductions [$3,500 - (2% × $125,000)] .............1,000

.....................................................................................................................$20,500

a. Calculate Wolfgang's itemized deductions for AMT purposes.

b. What is the total amount of the taxpayer's AMT adjustments for these items?

c. Use the solution to part (b) to complete Part I of Form 6251, the AMT form for individuals.

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South Western Federal Taxation 2017 Comprehensive

ISBN: 9781305874169

40th Edition

Authors: William H. Hoffman, David M. Maloney, William A. Raabe, James C. Young

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