When computing alternative minimum tax, the individual taxpayer may take a deduction for which of the following items?
a. Casualty losses.
b. State income taxes.
c. Personal and dependency exemptions.
d. Miscellaneous itemized deductions in excess of 2% of adjusted gross income floor.
Answer:A
Choice "a" is correct. Casualty losses are not added back in the alternative minimum tax (AMT) calculation. Therefore, they are allowed as a deduction.
Choice "b" is incorrect. State income taxes are added back in the AMT calculation. Therefore, they are not allowed as a deduction.
Choice "c" is incorrect. Personal and dependency exemptions are added back in the AMT calculation. Therefore, they are not allowed as a deduction.
Choice "d" is incorrect. Miscellaneous itemized deductions in excess of 2% of AGI are added back in the AMT calculation. Therefore, they are not allowed as a deduction.