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BusinessWeek February 16, 2004 Howard Gleckman	The Stealth Tax The AMT now sideswipes 3 million taxpayers. Think you're not one of them? Better cross your fingers.
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Financial Planning March 1, 2005 Donald Jay Korn	The Devil's Alternative Savvy planning can shave a few points from the alternative minimum tax, a numbers game where the house always wins.
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.
Financial Planning March 1, 2007 Julian Block	Shadow Tax The alternative minimum tax is not just a problem for your wealthiest clients anymore. Here's what all your clients need to know.
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.
The Motley Fool December 3, 2007 Dan Caplinger	Expecting a Tax Refund? Expect to Wait The government's waffling with your money. Elected representatives have decided this year to play chicken with the alternative minimum tax.
Registered Rep. December 1, 2002 Jason Van Steenwyk	Honey, I Shrunk the AMT If you understand AMT rules, you will have a growing competitive advantage over advisors who don't. You will attract more affluent (and lucrative) clients. You'll likely lose fewer clients to competitors. You'll find opportunities that other advisors miss.
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.
Financial Advisor December 2004 Karen DeMasters	Holding The Line The Working Families Tax Act of 2004 does not solve the growing problem of the alternative minimum tax system, but it at least postpones the problem for some taxpayers for another year.
Entrepreneur September 2006 Carol Tice	Steer Clear How you can avoid paying the Alternative Minimum Tax now and later.
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.
The Motley Fool January 20, 2004 Selena Maranjian	Alternative Tax Nightmares If even IRS employees can't sufficiently comprehend our tax laws, what hope do we mere taxpayers have? Well, at least we have a Taxpayer Advocate.
Registered Rep. October 1, 2004 Stan Luxenberg	Ticking Tax Bomb Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) surprises could become increasingly common for shareholders of municipal bond funds. Advisors must now decide whether to buy funds with private bonds.
Financial Planning July 1, 2005 Alison L. McConnell	The Muni Market Demand for private-activity bonds could rise if Congress approves legislation that would repeal the individual alternative minimum tax.
The Motley Fool March 31, 2006 Roy Lewis	Avoid Tax Filing Mistakes Beware of taxpayers' most common goofs: Carry-forwards from prior years... Missing Social Security numbers... Assuming the itemized deduction... Overpayment of Social Security taxes... State tax refunds... etc.
Entrepreneur March 2008 Scott Bernard Nelson	Escape the AMT Trap The AMT is in limbo, but you don't have to be. Start planning now to avoid tax season surprises.
The Motley Fool April 21, 2006 Roy Lewis	It's Always Tax Time! Leaving things to a tax pro at the end of the year is just fine. But that tax pro can't follow you around to help you with your daily financial, investment, and tax decisions. It's ultimately up to you to take some of the teeth out of your annual tax bite.
The Motley Fool May 23, 2006 Roy Lewis	Surprise! More New Tax Rules The IRS changes just keep coming. Earlier this month, the House and Senate passed HR 4297, The Tax Increase Prevention and Reconciliation Act of 2005. Here are some of the highlights of the new law.
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.
The Motley Fool April 30, 2004 Roy Lewis	It's Always Tax Time Make next April less taxing. Plan your taxes throughout the year.
Inc. December 2004 Jonathan Sprague	Closing the Books It's time to settle accounts for 2004 -- and prepare for a fruitful 2005. Here are three ways to get the most out of the annual end-of-the-year bookkeeping scramble.
The Motley Fool May 5, 2006 Roy Lewis	Putting the Brakes on Tax Breaks A lot of tax provisions are hitting their expiration dates. How will the changes affect you?
Financial Advisor October 2004 Eric L. Reiner	Year-End Tax Strategies, Edition 2004 AMT (alternative minimum tax) and historically low tax rates demand advisors' attention.
The Motley Fool September 21, 2005 Selena Maranjian	Our National Taxpayer Advocate Recommends ... Nina Olson sent a report to Congress with some important observations and suggestions. She also outlined areas of focus for the Office of the Taxpayer Advocate in 2006. Here are some highlights.
BusinessWeek February 16, 2004 Howard Gleckman	Will The AMT Eat Your Tax Break? The AMT steals the benefit of lower dividend and capital-gains rates from investors with total income between, roughly, $150,000 and $400,000.
BusinessWeek December 4, 2006 Aaron Pressman	Don't Wait Till April The end of the `06 tax year is upon us, so it's time to put your house in order. Here's a list of five places to start.
Financial Planning June 1, 2006 John Nersesian	Weigh Your Options Employee stock options are difficult to understand. Clients need your help to manage them effectively. Advisers who develop expertise in this area can attract and retain significant relationships with executives.
The Motley Fool March 15, 2007 Dayana Yochim	Double-Check Your Taxes The little things can get you in trouble. Beware these common flubs. Missing Social Security numbers... Sloppy math... Ignoring the Alternative Minimum Tax... etc.
BusinessWeek February 16, 2004 Toddi Gutner	Those "Tax-Free" Munis: Look Again The AMT disallows tax-free interest when the bond is deemed to be financing for a "private activity," not for the public weal. While issued by a public agency, they may actually support a private-sector activity.
The Motley Fool February 8, 2007 Dan Caplinger	Make the Most of Stock Options: Taxes Stock options can be beneficial to both employees and their employers. In determining the best way to use your options, however, you have to understand the way they're treated for tax purposes.
Investment Advisor July 2006 Melanie Waddell	The Playing Field: Extension Explication Good and bad news -- and uncertainty -- from the new tax bill. Financial advisors, take note.
BusinessWeek September 20, 2004 Gleckman & McNamee	What A "Fairer" Tax Code Might Look Like A reelected Bush may rework the existing system -- or try for a consumption tax. His previous tax cuts and other ideas offer some hints as to where Bush-style reform might go.
Investment Advisor December 2007 Melanie Waddell	Deadline Looms for AMT Fix With a deadline to fix the Alternative Minimum Tax by year-end fast approaching, Congress is in a mad dash to find alternative sources of revenue to plug the hole that would be created if 25 million taxpayers were saved from the AMT.
The Motley Fool May 4, 2007 Selena Maranjian	Making Taxes Better Miss tax season? You can learn about taxes throughout the year!
Investment Advisor January 1, 2011 Melanie Waddell	New Year Will Likely Include New Tax Scheme Odds favor both House and Senate passage of bipartisan tax package.
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.
BusinessWeek April 18, 2005 Robert Kuttner	Beware A Sales Tax In The Name Of Simplicity Taxes on consumption in the U.S. would hurt the middle class and the poor.
The Motley Fool November 5, 2004 Roy Lewis	Are Your Taxes Ready for 2005? Here are some tips to consider while preparing for the new year.
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Financial Advisor April 2005 Bruce W. Fraser	Taking Stock of Options For financial advisors and clients alike, the big questions have always been when and how to exercise options. Timing is everything for realizing gains and avoiding tax liabilities.
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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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