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The document provides instructions for Form 8801, which is used to claim a credit for prior year minimum tax for individuals, estates, and trusts. It outlines who should file the form, details on alternative minimum tax (AMT) liabilities, and specific instructions for calculating the minimum tax credit and any carryforward to future years. The document emphasizes the importance of understanding adjustments related to exclusion items and provides guidance on completing various sections of the form.

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How do I know if I need to file an AMT?

Taxpayers who have incomes that exceed the AMT exemption of $88,100 (single), $137,000 (married filing jointly) and $68,500 (married filing separately) in 2025 may be subject to the alternative minimum tax when they file their 2026 tax return. AMT tax rates are 26% or 28%.

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 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.

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.

Who qualifies for 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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What triggers the alternative minimum tax?

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.

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