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The Alternative Minimum Tax is an aspect of the United States federal tax code that seeks to capture a minimum level of revenue from all taxpayers and to ensure that some earners are not escaping tax liability... more +
The Alternative Minimum Tax is an aspect of the United States federal tax code that seeks to capture a minimum level of revenue from all taxpayers and to ensure that some earners are not escaping tax liability through certain tax breaks or deductions.  Liability under the AMT is calculated by adding certain deductions back into an individual's adjusted gross income, subtracting the AMT exemption and then, paying a percentage of the remaining figure. less -
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One Big Beautiful Bill Act: Key Tax Impacts for Businesses

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On July 4, 2025, President Donald J. Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (the “OBBBA”) into law. Congress passed the OBBBA through budget reconciliation, a special legislative process that allows Congress to advance...more

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Client Alert: The Senate’s Other Big Beautiful Bill – Notable Changes to the House Version

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The House of Representatives previously passed H.R. 1-119th Congress (2025-2026), titled the “One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act” (the “Act”), a budget bill that, among other things, addresses sunsetting provisions of the Tax Cuts...more

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Countdown to Tax Changes: Navigating Budget Reconciliation 2025

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As the clock ticks down to the end of 2025, the impending sunset of key provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (“TCJA”) looms large, threatening tax hikes for millions of Americans. With Congress at a crossroads, the...more

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The Corporate AMT’s Crypto Problem Poses Constitutional Hazards

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Under recent accounting rule changes, unrealized crypto gains must generally be reported on income statements, but questions arise about the alignment of the new Corporate Alternative Minimum Tax with constitutional tax...more

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CAMT Claus Is Staying In Town?

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Lawmakers have been making their lists and checking them twice, and soon we will find out who’s been naughty or nice. However, taxpayers and their advisors wishing for a repeal of the corporate alternative minimum tax in 2025...more

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CAMT round three: The IRS and Treasury release third round of substantive CAMT guidance

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On September 12, 2023, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and Department of the Treasury (Treasury) released a third substantive piece of guidance, Notice 2023-64 (Notice) clarifying the application of the new corporate...more

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Notice 2023-7 Provides Initial Guidance Regarding the Corporate Alternative Minimum Tax

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On December 27, 2022, Treasury issued Notice 2023-7, which provides guidance regarding the new Corporate Alternative Minimum Tax (“CAMT”) that taxpayers can rely on until Treasury publishes additional guidance. As mentioned...more

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[Hybrid Event] The New Corporate AMT and Attorney/Client Privilege: Why Your Attorney Should Hire Your Accountant - January 12th,...

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The new corporate alternative minimum tax (“CAMT”) generally applies to corporations with 3-year average “book” income in excess of $1 billion. Thus whether a corporation owes CAMT may depend on positions taken under GAAP....more

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US Inflation Reduction Act – Corporate Minimum Tax and Stock Repurchase Excise Tax

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If you thought the recent price increase at your neighborhood store was inflation’s last flop, think again. The Inflation Reduction Act (“IRA”), which was signed into law by President Biden on August 16, 2022, is estimated to...more

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Signed, sealed, delivered: Biden signs Inflation Reduction Act enacting “new” corporate minimum tax

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​​​​​​​On August 16, 2022, President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (the IRA) into law. Among the most notable IRA provisions is a 15% corporate alternative minimum tax on corporations with book profits...more

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Senator Manchin Announces That He Will Not Support the Build Back Better Act – Where Things Stand Now

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Yesterday, on December 19, 2021, Senator Joe Manchin (D., W.Va.) said that he opposes the Build Back Better Act, which effectively prevents its passage.  While there are no immediate prospects for the Build Back Better Act to...more

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Revised U.S. Tax Proposals Will Affect Foreign Investment

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The U.S. House Committee on Rules recently released an updated version of the Build Back Better Act (Act) to reflect the White House’s Build Back Better framework (Framework) announced on the same day (October 28, 2021). ...more

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New York Is Poised For Some Significant Tax Increases

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Are the rich making enough of a contribution to society? Are they bearing their fair share of taxes? Many New York legislators don’t think so. Following the elections of November 2020, the State’s Democratic party secured...more

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IRS Issues Guidance Regarding Net Operating Loss Carryback Waivers and Refunds Under the CARES Act | Blogs | Coronavirus Resource...

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On April 9, 2020, the IRS issued: Rev. Proc. 2020-24, which provides guidance under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) relating to relinquishment of certain net operating loss (NOL)...more

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An Electing Real Property Trade or Business can Revoke its Election on Account of the Change to Qualified Improvement Property...

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On April 10, 2020, the Internal Revenue Service (the “IRS”) issued Revenue Procedure 2020-22 (the “Revenue Procedure”), which (1) permits an “electing real property trade or business” that elected not to be subject to the...more

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Year-End Tax Planning: More Important This Year Than Ever

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It’s the holiday season! The last few weeks were spent in winter festivities, getting together with friends and family, and rushing around to the sound of holiday music. Major Tax Changes Stem from the Tax Cut and Jobs Act...more

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Proposed Treasury Regulations Provide Details on Tax Reform's Passthrough Deduction

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Important guidance on the deduction applicable to certain business income of passthrough entities available under last year's tax reform. The U.S. Department of Treasury and Internal Revenue Service released proposed...more

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Tax Reform’s Impact on Transportation Finance Transactions

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New tax legislation was signed into law on December 22, 2017 (the Act). The Act lowers the corporate rate from a top graduated rate of 35 percent to a flat rate of 21 percent. Under the Act individuals and certain...more

Troutman Pepper Locke

Are the New Refundable AMT Credit Carryovers Subject to the Limitation of Section 383? - Tax Update, Volume 2018, Issue 1

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The recently passed Tax Cuts and Jobs Act eliminated the corporate alternative minimum tax (AMT). Before its repeal, a corporate taxpayer that was subject to the AMT was entitled to indefinitely carry forward the AMT taxes...more

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U.S. Tax Reform Has A Profound Impact On Inbound Investment

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The current focus of the international tax community is on the United States, and for good reason. In the midst of a contentious political landscape, months of anticipation, and a decidedly clandestine drafting process, U.S....more

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U.S. Tax Reform – What It Means For The Gaming And Hospitality Industry

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Against all odds, Congress, on a straight party-line vote, enacted the most significant tax reform the U.S. has witnessed in more than 30 years. The tax reform legislation, known as the “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act,” significantly...more

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More Planning Tips for Individuals Under New Tax Act

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As Shanna Yonke mentioned in her January 22, 2018 Legal Update The New Tax Law Provides Estate Planning Opportunities, President Trump signed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act into law on December 22, 2017. The Act (officially,...more

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Private Company Tax Planning Opportunities for 2018

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The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (the 2017 Tax Act) and the recent taxpayer victory in the U.S. Tax Court’s Lender Management, LLC decision have created important planning opportunities for both our closely held and...more

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Federal Tax Reform and Minnesota Tax Policy: A Preliminary Guide to Conformity

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Since the enactment of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), Minnesota’s Department of Revenue (DOR) has been analyzing what the TCJA will mean for Minnesota. The TCJA marks the most significant changes to the Internal Revenue...more

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Business Tax Reform: Impacts on Corporations and Portfolio Companies

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This client alert is part of a special series on the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and related changes to the tax code, where Blank Rome’s lawyers share their analysis of different provisions in the Act and how they may affect you...more

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