20. LO.5 In March 2021, Helen Carlon acquired used equipment for her business at a cost of $300,000. The equipment is five-year property for regular tax depreciation purposes.

a. If Helen depreciates the equipment using the method that will produce the greatest deduction for 2021 for regular income tax purposes, what is the amount of the AMT adjustment?

b. Draft an e-mail to Helen regarding the choice of depreciation methods. Helen’s e-mail address is HCarlon@WestFederal.com