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AMT

in

 Alternative Minimum Tax.  A tax mechanism that calculates taxable income after certain deductions and tax preferences are made.  The AMT ensures that high-income individuals and entities pay a certain amount of income despite favorable tax treatment.

Definition from Nolo’s Plain-English Law Dictionary

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August 19, 2010, 5:11 pm