Why Was the Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT)designed

question 34

Multiple Choice

Why was the alternative minimum tax (AMT) designed?

• A)To keep the rich from living tax-free
• B)To get rid of regular income tax
• C)So only one tax would be issued
• D)So taxpayers with mortgage interest deductions could pay less

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