Otto and Monica are married taxpayers who file a joint tax return. For the current tax year, they have AGI of $130,800. They have excess depreciation on real estate of $78,480, which must be added back to AGI to arrive at AMTI. The amount of their mortgage interest expense for the year was $26,160, and they made charitable contributions of $13,080. They have no other itemized deductions. If Otto and Monica's taxable income for the current year is $91,560, determine the amount of their AMTI.

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### Example Problem on Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) and Alternative Minimum Taxable Income (AMTI) Calculation

**Problem Statement:**

Otto and Monica are married taxpayers who file a joint tax return. For the current tax year, they have an AGI (Adjusted Gross Income) of $130,800. They have excess depreciation on real estate of $78,480, which must be added back to AGI to arrive at AMTI (Alternative Minimum Taxable Income). The amount of their mortgage interest expense for the year was $26,160, and they made charitable contributions of $13,080. They have no other itemized deductions.

**Question:**

If Otto and Monica's taxable income for the current year is $91,560, determine the amount of their AMTI.

**Solution:**

1. **Initial Calculation:**

    Start with the AGI:
    \[
    \text{AGI} = \$130,800
    \]

2. **Add Back Depreciation:**

    Add the excess depreciation:
    \[
    \text{Excess Depreciation} = \$78,480
    \]
    \[
    \text{AGI} + \text{Excess Depreciation} = \$130,800 + \$78,480 = \$209,280
    \]

3. **Subtract Itemized Deductions:**

    Subtract the deductible expenses:
    \[
    \text{Mortgage Interest} = \$26,160
    \]
    \[
    \text{Charitable Contributions} = \$13,080
    \]
    \[
    \text{Total Deductions} = \$26,160 + \$13,080 = \$39,240
    \]
    \[
    \text{Adjusted AMTI} = \$209,280 - \$39,240 = \$170,040
    \]

**Result:**

The calculated AMTI for Otto and Monica is:
\[
\boxed{170,040}
\]

However, the provided solution box shows:
\[
\boxed{117,720}
\]
and it appears marked incorrect. Based on the steps and details provided, our calculated AMTI value is \(\boxed{170,040}\). Therefore, the provided answer seems to have an error.
Transcribed Image Text:### Example Problem on Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) and Alternative Minimum Taxable Income (AMTI) Calculation **Problem Statement:** Otto and Monica are married taxpayers who file a joint tax return. For the current tax year, they have an AGI (Adjusted Gross Income) of $130,800. They have excess depreciation on real estate of $78,480, which must be added back to AGI to arrive at AMTI (Alternative Minimum Taxable Income). The amount of their mortgage interest expense for the year was $26,160, and they made charitable contributions of $13,080. They have no other itemized deductions. **Question:** If Otto and Monica's taxable income for the current year is $91,560, determine the amount of their AMTI. **Solution:** 1. **Initial Calculation:** Start with the AGI: \[ \text{AGI} = \$130,800 \] 2. **Add Back Depreciation:** Add the excess depreciation: \[ \text{Excess Depreciation} = \$78,480 \] \[ \text{AGI} + \text{Excess Depreciation} = \$130,800 + \$78,480 = \$209,280 \] 3. **Subtract Itemized Deductions:** Subtract the deductible expenses: \[ \text{Mortgage Interest} = \$26,160 \] \[ \text{Charitable Contributions} = \$13,080 \] \[ \text{Total Deductions} = \$26,160 + \$13,080 = \$39,240 \] \[ \text{Adjusted AMTI} = \$209,280 - \$39,240 = \$170,040 \] **Result:** The calculated AMTI for Otto and Monica is: \[ \boxed{170,040} \] However, the provided solution box shows: \[ \boxed{117,720} \] and it appears marked incorrect. Based on the steps and details provided, our calculated AMTI value is \(\boxed{170,040}\). Therefore, the provided answer seems to have an error.
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