How does the alternative minimum tax credit work?
January 29, 2007
Date: Thu, 14 Dec 2006
From: Dan
I’m confused about the AMT credit. I believe I should have an AMT credit carryforward from 2005 based on some ISOs we exercised in 2005. But the return shows no credit. Perhaps I should amend last year’s return? Are there situations where it would be possible to pay a lot of AMT due to ISO exercise, but still not have the credit available for later years?
Answer
Date: Fri, 29 Dec 2006
Hello Dan,
The credit will be determined on Form 8801, Credit for Prior Year Minimum Tax, with your 2006 income tax return. You can get a copy of the form at the IRS web site, www.irs.gov.
Good luck!
Mike Gray