A Taxpayer Is Paying Alternative Minimum Tax This Year

question 82

Multiple Choice

A taxpayer is paying alternative minimum tax this year. The AMT is primarily due to timing differences, resulting in the creation of a minimum tax credit. The taxpayer will apply the minimum tax credit

• A) as a carryback to the preceding two years.
• B) against the current year's AMT liability.
• C) against a future year's regular tax liability when regular tax exceeds the tentative minimum tax.
• D) against a future year's AMT liability.

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