Even if you earn as little as $75,000 a year, you could be hit with AMT. Certain kinds of income, expenses or deductions like those listed below can put you at risk. Check with a tax pro to learn more.

• High income, long-term capital gain or qualified dividend income

• Tax-exempt interest from private activity bonds

• Interest deduction on a home equity loan not used for home improvement

• State, local and property tax deductions

• Some medical expenses

• Miscellaneous itemized deductions

• Personal and dependency exemptions

• Incentive stock options

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