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Form 8801 is a tax form used by individuals, estates, and trusts to claim a credit for prior year minimum tax. It includes calculations related to net minimum tax on exclusion items, minimum tax credit carryforward, and tax computation using maximum capital gains rates for the year 2018. The form requires information from previous year's tax filings and provides specific instructions for various filing statuses.

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How do I know if I have to pay the AMT?

The AMT is the excess of the tentative minimum tax over the regular tax. Thus, the AMT is owed only if the tentative minimum tax for the year is greater than the regular tax for that year. The tentative minimum tax is figured separately from the regular tax.

What is form 8801 used for?

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 is the tax credit for individuals?

You may be eligible for a California Earned Income Tax Credit (CalEITC) up to $3,644 for tax year 2024 as a working family or individual earning up to $31,950 per year. You must claim the credit on the 2024 FTB 3514 form, California Earned Income Tax Credit, or if you e-file follow your softwares instructions.

How much is the minimum tax credit?

Minimum family tax credit payments ensure working families get a minimum level of income every week. If you qualify, well top up your income so youll get $679 a week (after tax). This amount normally changes from year to year to keep up with the cost of living.

What is credit for prior year minimum tax?

This IRS form, Credit for Prior Year Minimum Tax is used to compute the amount of any credit available for payment of alternative minimum tax in prior years. The minimum tax credit is allowed for the amount of adjusted net minimum tax for all tax years reduced by the minimum tax credit for all prior tax years.

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What is 8801?

Individuals, estates, and trusts use this form to figure: The minimum tax credit, if any, for alternative minimum tax (AMT) they incurred in prior tax years. Any credit carryforward to next year.

What is the credit for prior year minimum tax individuals?

The Prior-Year Minimum Tax Credit lets you get back money you paid as an AMT in a prior year. You can only claim this credit in a year when you dont have to pay AMT. You cant use the credit to reduce your AMT liability in the future.

Who qualifies for an AMT tax credit?

The alternative minimum tax (AMT) credit is a reduction given to individuals who have paid alternative minimum tax in previous years. Exercising Incentive Stock Options (ISOs) often triggers AMT. Thus anyone who has exercised ISOs in years past may be eligible for AMT credits.

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