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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, details on adjustments and preferences related to AMT, and specific line-by-line instructions for completing the form. The document emphasizes the importance of understanding exclusion items and deferral items in relation to AMT calculations and includes guidance on how to carry forward any credits to subsequent tax years.

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What is the minimum tax credit 8801?

Form 8801, titled Credit for Prior Year Minimum TaxIndividuals, Estates, and Trusts, is used by individuals, estates, or trusts to calculate the minimum tax credit for alternative minimum tax (AMT) incurred in prior tax years and to figure any credit carryforward to 2024.

How do I claim my AMT credit refund?

Claiming AMT Credit (Form 8801) In order to claim your AMT credit, you will need to file IRS form 8801.

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 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.

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.

Do you get AMT tax back?

Unfortunately, the AMT credit is not as simple as paying the tax in year one and claiming a refund of the entire amount in year two. Instead, the amount of AMT credit you can take in a given year is limited to the amount that your regular tax liability exceeds your AMT calculation in that given year.

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