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Taxes - what deductions affect AMT

What is the AMT / Alternative Minimum Tax

AMT = Alternative Minimum Tax.  Works like this:

1.  lots of deductions are removed, resulting in higher taxable income.

2.  that income is taxed at 26% or 28%

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3.  compare that result to the regular tax return

4.  pay the higher amount.

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See attached list of what deductions are taken away.

Oren Adler, CPA // Oren@AdlerCoCPA.com  // 201.791.6696

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