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irs.gov/form6251. Attach to Form 1040 or Form 1040NR. 1 If filing Schedule A Form 1040 enter the amount from Form 1040 line 41 and go to line 2. Attach to Form 1040 or Form 1040NR* 1 If filing Schedule A Form 1040 enter the amount from Form 1040 line 41 and go to line 2. Otherwise enter the amount from Form 1040 line 38 and go to line 7. If less than zero enter as a negative amount. 2 Medical and dental* If you or your spouse was 65 or older enter the smaller of Schedule A Form 1040 line 4 or 2. ...

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Do I need to include Form 6251?

You may need to file Form 6251 if you have specific AMT items. If you need to report any of the following items on your tax return, you must file Form 6251, Alternative Minimum Tax, even if you do not owe AMT. Home mortgage interest on a loan that you did not use to buy, build or improve your home.

What triggers the AMT tax?

Incomes above the annual AMT exemption amounts typically trigger the alternative minimum tax. AMT payers, who typically have relatively high incomes, essentially calculate their income tax twice \u2014 under regular tax rules and under the stricter AMT rules \u2014 and then pay the higher amount owed.

What is a Form 6251 or 8801?

Form 6251, Alternative Minimum Tax - Individuals, and Form 8801, Credit for Prior Year Minimum Tax - Individuals, Estates and Trusts, are the two primary forms used for the AMT. Click on the following links to go the forms and their Instructions.

Who should fill out Form 6251?

Use Form 6251 to figure the amount, if any, of your alternative minimum tax (AMT). The AMT applies to taxpayers who have certain types of income that receive favorable treatment, or who qualify for certain deductions, under the tax law.

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