Alternative Minimum Tax - Exemption Amounts
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For tax year 2019, the Alternative Minimum Tax Exemption amounts increased to $111,700 for married filing jointly or qualifying widow(er) status, $71,700 for single and head of household status, $55,850 for a married filing separately, and $25,000 for estates and trusts. In addition, nonrefundable credits are allowed against AMT.

Prior year comparable rates:

Year

Married Filing Jointly

Single

Married Filing Separate

Estates and Trusts

2019

$111,700

$71,700 

$55,850

$25,000

2018

$109,400

$70,300 

$54,700

$24,600

2017

$84,300

$54,300 

$42,250

$24,100

2016

$83,800

$53,900 

$41,900

 $23,900

2015

 $83,400

$53,600 

$41,700 

$23,800

2014

$82,100

$52,800

$41,050

$23,500

2013

$80,800

$51,900

$40,400

$23,100

2012

$78,750

$50,600

$39,375

$22,500

2011

$74,450

$48,450

$37,225 

 $22,500