The alternative minimum tax (AMT) is designed to:

A Reduce taxes for everyone

B Ensure high-income taxpayers pay at least a minimum amount of tax

C Replace the standard tax system

D Only apply to corporations

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

The AMT adds back certain deductions and preferences to ensure taxpayers with high income pay adequate tax.

💡 Why is B) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "The alternative minimum tax (AMT) is designed to:" is Option B: Ensure high-income taxpayers pay at least a minimum amount of tax.

The other options — A) Reduce taxes for everyone, C) Replace the standard tax system, D) Only apply to corporations — are incorrect for this CPA Exam Prep question. As explained above: The AMT adds back certain deductions and preferences to ensure taxpayers with high income pay adequate tax.

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The alternative minimum tax (AMT) is designed to:

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

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