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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.
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 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.
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 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.
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.
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.
Entrepreneur September 2006 Carol Tice	Steer Clear How you can avoid paying the Alternative Minimum Tax now and later.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Financial Planning January 1, 2007 Julian Block	Tax Brakes Are your financial advisory clients taking all the business-driving tax deductions they're eligible for?
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
On Wall Street December 1, 2010 Susan L. Hartman	Tactics For 2011 With Congress still in session at press time, there may be more than a few changes to the 2010 and 2011 federal income tax yet to come.
The Motley Fool November 28, 2006 Dan Caplinger	Double Up on Deductions Make the most of your tax-deductible expenses.
The Motley Fool December 19, 2003 Roy Lewis	11th-Hour Tax Moves You have less than two weeks to reduce this year's tax bill.
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 Planning November 1, 2009 Julian Block	A New Standard As the end of the year nears, clients are once again starting to think about their tax returns. Now more than ever, qualified financial advisors should be ready to provide some information on the choices taxpayers must make.
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.
The Motley Fool February 22, 2007 Dan Caplinger	Is Your Hobby a Business? As a potential source of deductible expenses, hobbies are a promising target that many taxpayers consider using.
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...
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.
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.
The Motley Fool September 9, 2005 Roy Lewis	Keep More of Your Losses Learn how to maximize deductions for losses from variable annuities.
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.
Entrepreneur January 2007 Carol Tice	Take Note Two tax bills passed last year, bringing tax relief and new tax burdens for entrepreneurs. Here's a brief guide.
BusinessWeek October 31, 2005 Lewis Braham	Time For A Yearend Checkup Here are several items to consider when doing your tax check-up: Donating to charity... Extensions or hikes of existing benefits and deductions... Gifting stock... Alternative Minimum Tax... etc.
The Motley Fool January 13, 2010	Cut Your Taxes in 7 Easy Steps Do some research and don't wait until April.
Entrepreneur December 2008 Carol Tice	Year-End Tax Tips Small-business accountant Teresa Hinton reveals a few key things small businesses can do to ease the burden of April 15.
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.
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.
The Motley Fool November 19, 2004 Roy Lewis	How to Deal With Annuities' Losses When cashing out, there are several tax issues to keep in mind.
The Motley Fool November 11, 2005 Roy Lewis	The End Is Near. Save Now! The year will be over before you know it. Make sure you know how to save on your taxes before it's too late.
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.
BusinessWeek November 1, 2004 Ellen Hoffman	Time To Do Your Tax Checkup There are a few new wrinkles to consider. Perhaps most notable is the state sales tax vs. state income tax deduction. But there are other things to consider, as well.
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 March 29, 2007 Mary Dalrymple	Stop Paying High Taxes! A little planning can go a long way toward reducing your tax expenses.
The Motley Fool December 22, 2005 Roy Lewis	Last-Minute Tax Moves You're running out of time! Act now, and you can save yourself some tax misery.
Financial Planning May 1, 2008 Martin M Shenkman	Another Door Closes The Supreme Court recently reached a decision that ends the ability of most trusts and estates to deduct investment management fees. It is vital to understand the rules so you can help clients maximize the deductions they might qualify for.
Registered Rep. May 1, 2004 Susan L. Hirshman	Budget Some Time There's no doubt that some proposed tax measures will result in bona fide financial planning opportunities for clients. As the political debate wages in Washington, take a little time to prepare. Clients will be thankful come October.
AFP eWire February 15, 2011	White House Again Proposes Cap on Charitable Deductions President Obama's FY2012 Budget includes a cap on itemized deductions, including charitable deductions, for high-income taxpayers to pay for an Alternative Minimum Tax fix.
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