Reasons that cause AMT Liability Few Reasons that might cause AMT Liability: 1. Personal Exemptions: The more exemptions you claim the more likely you will have AMT liability. This is because to figure AMTI your personal exemptions are added back. Suggestion: Limit the number of personal exemptions. 2.State and Local taxes: If you live in a state where state and local taxes are high, you’re more likely to be subject to the alternative minimum tax.This is because you cannot take itemized deductions for state and local income tax, real estate taxes and personal property taxes, even though these are deductible on your regular return (as one of the line items in Schedule A - Itemized Deductions). Suggestion: If you know you are at risk for paying the AMT, defer state and local tax payments until the following year. For other reasons Visit: tmblr.co/ZW8wLskU3pLl
Posted on: Thu, 25 Jul 2013 15:30:29 +0000