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AMT & 401(k)

Submitted by Philip Brewer on October 28, 2007 - 11:13.

I'm no tax expert, but it looks to me like 401(k) contributions do work to reduce your income, making you less likely to be subject to the AMT. If you're on the edge between having to pay the AMT and not, that would be a strong reason to prefer your 401(k) over other saving and investing options. You'd want to do your own research, though, or consult a tax expert, before taking steps with that goal in mind.

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