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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.
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 October 22, 2004 Roy Lewis	Will You Benefit From Tax Relief? The new Working Families Tax Relief Act of 2004 extends some provisions. Will they affect your family?
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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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Salon.com April 18, 2001 Damien Cave & Amy Standen	Death to the AMT! Silicon Valley gets political as an obscure tax clause strikes deep at the wallets of the rich and the middle class...
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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 November 5, 2004 Roy Lewis	Are Your Taxes Ready for 2005? Here are some tips to consider while preparing for the new year.
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.
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.
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The Motley Fool September 15, 2006 Roy Lewis	Death to Itemized Deductions! Taxpayers, if your income is above the limit, you'll lose your grip on some of your itemized deductions. Don't be caught by surprise.
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