Jonathan is married, files a joint return, and has one child. During 2011,Jonathan has $85,000 of taxable income. He has $20,000 of positive AMTadjustments and $28,000 of tax preferences. Since Jonathan rents his home(pays no mortgage interest) and lives in Tennessee (has no state income tax), hedoes not itemize his deductions but takes the standard deduction. CalculateJonathan's AMTI (before exclusion amount).a. $133,000b. $144,100c. $144,600d. $155,700

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Chapter5: Gross Income: Exclusions

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