what was eastern rsquo s 2007 alternative minimum taxable income before the adjusted 625439

Eastern Corp., a calendar-year corporation, was formed during 2006. On January 3, 2007, Eastern placed five-year property in service. The property was depreciated under the general MACRS system. Eastern did not elect to use the straight-line method. The following information pertains to Eastern:

Eastern’s 2007 taxable income

$300,000

Adjustment for the accelerated depreciation taken on 2007 5-year property

1,000

2007 tax-exempt interest from private activity bonds

5,000

What was Eastern’s 2007 alternative minimum taxable income before the adjusted current earnings (ACE) adjustment?

  1. $306,000
  2. $305,000
  3. $304,000
  4. $301,000