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Alternative Minimum Tax for Individuals (Third Edition)
Author: Sidney Kess and Barbara Weltman

Description:
More and more, this tax is becoming a significant revenue raiser for the government and a trap for individuals. Alternative Minimum Tax for Indivduals (Third Edition) will review the background of the AMT, explain how it works, review some of its problems and provide planning strategies to help you minimize or avoid AMT liability.

Topics covered include:

  • Overview of Today’s AMT System
  • Adjustments and Preference Items
  • Exemption Amounts
  • AMT Problems
  • Legislative Actions
  • Planning Strategies

Course Details:
Price:  $30.00
Field of Study:  Taxes
Prerequisites:  None
Level:  Basic
Advanced Preparation:  None
CTEC course number:  1075-CE-5272
Course was last updated on:  07/28/08
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Credit Available For: Units
CPE 2.0 CPE
QAS 2.0 CPE
Enrolled Agent (Accepted by the IRS) 2.0 CPE
CTEC Federal 2.0 CE

Note: Recommended CPE credit is based on a 50-minute hour. Participants earning credits for states that require self-study to be based on a 100-minute hour will receive half the recommended CPE credits for successful completion of this course.

Since Continuing Professional Education requirements vary from state to state and are subject to change without notice, please contact your state board of accountancy for information on your CPE requirements and the applicability of this course to meet those specifications.

CCH has been approved by the California Tax Education Council to offer courses that provide federal and state credit towards the annual "continuing education" requirement imposed by the State of California. A listing of additional requirements to register as a tax preparer may be obtained by contacting CTEC at P.O. Box 2890, Sacramento, CA, 95812-2890, toll-free by phone at (877) 850-2832, or on the Internet at www.ctec.org.

User Reviews
Reviewer: Michael D. submitted on 12/16/2009
Very Relevant
Reviewer: Gianna M. submitted on 11/12/2009
It gave a good background to AMT and covered all the basics.
Reviewer: Tanarae W. submitted on 07/06/2009
Touching on why AMT is becoming a problem, and what is being suggested to fix the problem.
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