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Entrepreneur July 2004 Joan Szabo	To the Rescue Feel like the IRS is out to get you? A taxpayer advocate is on your side.
The Motley Fool January 21, 2005 Roy Lewis	Keep an Eye on Your Taxes Here are a few short items of general interest to many taxpayers.
The Motley Fool March 9, 2007 Dan Caplinger	Kill the AMT The first step toward making taxes simple is eliminating the AMT. Because planning for the AMT requires completely different strategies from regular tax planning, it's extremely difficult to find solutions that will reduce both standard tax and AMT liability.
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Reason July 2004 Julian Sanchez	Flat-Tax Perspective Without reform, the relative tax burden borne by the American middle class could soon get heavier still thanks to the Alternative Minimum Tax.
Financial Planning October 1, 2005 John Nersesian	The Stealth Tax Millions of middle-class clients are falling into the alternative minimum tax (AMT) trap. Here's how financial advisers can help lower clients' total tax bills.
The Motley Fool September 22, 2006 Roy Lewis	Avoid the Dreaded AMT Although the alternative minimum tax was intended to apply to high-income taxpayers who take advantage of loopholes, it can also apply to middle-income taxpayers who haven't planned their taxes thoroughly enough. Take steps now to escape the Alternative Minimum Tax.
Investment Advisor February 2008 James J. Green	Expansion of AMT Put Off A flurry of last-minute year-end legislative action by the first session of the 110th Congress included a bill that postpones by a year expansion of the alternative minimum tax to millions of taxpayers.
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Entrepreneur June 2004 Julie Monahan	Here's a Tip Want good tax advice? You might not find it at the IRS.
CFO December 1, 2006 Marie Leone	Alternative Universe Nothing this side of the Boston Tea Party has raised as much ire as the alternative minimum tax, but there are things you can do to keep from getting mugged.
The Motley Fool June 2, 2006 Roy Lewis	Will Your Return Be Audited? The IRS steps up enforcement. Should you be terrified that your return might be selected for audit?
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BusinessWeek November 24, 2003 Ellen Hoffman	A Tax Ambush? Before Dec. 31, do a dry run to see if you're liable for the alternative minimum tax.
Entrepreneur May 2007 Carol Tice	You've Got People These IRS offices have staff ready to stand up for you.
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The Motley Fool February 23, 2007 Roy Lewis	The Electronic IRS The IRS has made great strides in recent years in updating its website to make paying taxes easier.
The Motley Fool February 1, 2008 Roy Lewis	4 Tips to Make Your Tax Season Easier Read on for some advice about rebates, patches, and audits to make your tax season a little less complicated.
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