AMT
The Alternative Minimum Tax, a parallel tax system designed to ensure that high-income taxpayers pay at least a minimum amount of tax by limiting certain deductions and preferences.
Encyclopedia entry: AMT
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AMT
AMT is the acronym for Alternative Minimum Tax . AMT’s refer to a tax mechanism that calculates taxable income after certain deductions and tax preferences are made. The AMT ensures that high-income individuals and entities pay a certain amount of income despite any potential favorable tax treatment.
See e.g.; _American Sav. Bank v. Michael 477 N.E.2d 430 (1985) _
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