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The document provides instructions for Form 8801, which is used by individuals, estates, and trusts to calculate the minimum tax credit for prior year alternative minimum tax (AMT) liabilities. It outlines who should file the form, specific instructions for completing it, and details on how to determine various adjustments and credits related to AMT. The document emphasizes the importance of understanding exclusion items and provides guidance on calculating credit carryforwards to subsequent tax years.

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What is the purpose of IRS form 8801?

Purpose of Form Use Form 8801 if you are an individual, estate, or trust to figure the minimum tax credit, if any, for alternative minimum tax (AMT) you incurred in prior tax years and to figure any credit carryforward to 2025.

What are exclusion items for form 8801?

Exclusion items are only the following AMT adjustments and preferences: certain itemized deductions (including any investment interest expense reported on Schedule E), certain tax-exempt interest, depletion, the section 1202 exclusion, the standard deduction, and any other adjustments related to exclusion items.

How to get form 8801?

Follow these steps to generate Form 8801 for an individual return: From the left of the screen, select Credits and choose Recovery Rebate, EIC, Residential Energy, Oth Credits. Click the three dots at the top of the screen and select Minimum Tax. Locate the Minimum Tax Credit (8801) section.

How to get tax form?

Register, or log in if youre already registered, at johnhancock.com/annuities to download your form under the My Contracts tab in the Tax and Contract Documents section. While you are logged in, enroll in paperless delivery to get immediate, secure access to your contract documents as they become available.

How do I get my AMT tax credit?

In order to claim your AMT credit, you will need to file IRS form 8801.

Who must file form 8801?

Who Must File Form 8801? Form 8801 should be filed by individuals, estates, or trusts that had an alternative minimum tax (AMT) liability for 2022 and adjustments or preferences other than exclusion items, a credit carryforward to 2023, or an unallowed qualified electric vehicle credit.

How long can AMT credit be carried forward?

AMT credits carry forward indefinitely, meaning they do not expire. However, they cannot be carried backward to offset prior-year taxes. A taxpayers regular tax liability must exceed their AMT liability in a future year to use an AMT credit.

Where can I get form 2441?

Form 2441 is a two-page form divided into three sections. Each section details a separate area of qualifying factors and calculations. The first two sections appear on the first page. All pages of Form 2441 are available on the IRS website.

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