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| I don't think anyone ever really wants to complete Form 6251 for Alternative Minimum Tax, but that's the way the question reads. If you think this tax applies to you (TurboTax will tell you if you ought to fill out this form or not), click the Yes button. |
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| You are going to be asked all sorts of questions about deductions that you have taken in your tax return. You will also be asked about tax preference items, which are items in your tax return that receive favorable tax treatment, but if your income is at a certain level, you have to add back that favorable treatment and you don't get the benefit of it.
The taxman giveth and the tax man taketh away…
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| Sometimes you will notice that information you receive about your taxable income shows both a regular tax number and an Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) number. The adjustments for AMT get entered here. |
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| If it looks like you are going to be subject to Alternative Minimum Tax, it may be time to call in a pro. Consider showing your tax return to a tax professional who can examine the issues relating to the AMT and verify the amount of tax you need to pay. |
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