A). Mindor was an elusive computer programmer working exclusively on the dark web until the United States Department of Treasury caught up to him. After Mindor paid his debt to society he accepted an offer to work for the federal government uncovering and eliminating various methods used by hackers to disrupt commerce and defraud its citizens. Mindor was paid handsomely for his knowledge and expertise. Other information relating to Mindors tax return follow:

1. What is Mindors exemption amount for Alternative Minimum Tax purposes prior to phase-out reduction?

a. $64,089

b. $84,550

c. $200,534

d. $0

2. What is Mindors exemption amount for Alternative Minimum Tax purposes after phase-out? a. $64,089

b. $84,550

c. $200,534

d. $0

3. What is Mindors tentative minimum tax?

a. $0

b. $7,365

c. $7,939

d. $17,577

4. What is Mindors alternative minimum tax?

a. $0

b. $5,500

c. $10,418

d. $17,577

\begin{tabular}{|l|l|} \hline Federalfilingstatus:-Totalitemizeddeductions & Single \\ - Federal Schedule A, Line 4 & $96,228 \\ - Federal AGI & $15,000 \\ - Personal and real property taxes & $248,936 \\ - Mortgage interest not used to buy, & $34,528 \\ build or improve home & \\ - Miscellaneous itemized deductions & $700 \\ - Itemized Deduction Worksheet Line 9 & $2,199 \\ - Taxable Income & $152,708 \\ - Regular tax Form 540 Line 31 & $10,955 \\ \hline \end{tabular}