Although the Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT)is Meant to Prevent High-Income

question 54

Essay

Although the alternative minimum tax (AMT)is meant to prevent high-income taxpayers from using tax shelters to avoid paying tax,why might married taxpayers with several children and jobs resulting in high unreimbursed employee business expenses find themselves paying AMT?

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