Question 1. Rob sells his interest in a passive activity for $120,000. Determine the tax effect of the sale based on each of the following independent facts:
A. Adjusted basis in this investment is $42,000. Losses from prior years that were not deductible due to the passive loss restrictions total $48,000.
B. Adjusted basis in this investment is $90,000. Losses from prior years that were not deductible due to the passive loss restrictions total $48,000 and suspended credits total $12,00.
C. Adjusted basis in this investment is $90,000. Losses from prior years that were not deductible due to the passive loss restrictions total $48,000.
Question 2. Prior to the effect of the tax credits, Angie's regular income tax liability is $200,000 and her tentative AMT is $195,000. Angie has the following credits:
Child Tax Credit $1,000
Adoption Expenses Credit 5,000
Calculate Angie's Tax Liability after credits.
a. $190,000
b. $200,000
c. $194,000
d. $195,000
e. None of the above
Question 3. Ted, who is single, owns a personal residence in the city. He also owns a condo near the ocean. He uses the condo as a vacation home. In March, 2000 he borrowed $50,000 on a home equity loan and used the proceeds to acquire a luxury automobile. During 2007, he paid the following amounts of interest:
- on his personal residence $15,500
- on the condo 6,200
- on the home equity loan 4,800
- on credit card obligations 1,700
What amount, if any, must Ted recognize as an AMT adjustment in 2000?
a. $0
b. $4,800
c. $6,200
d. $11,000
e. None of the above