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Alternative to the Alternative: The Economic Effects of AMT Reform

Benjamin H. Harris, Daniel Baneman
December 1, 2010
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This article examines the economic benefits of alternative minimum tax reform relative to the current policy baseline. The authors find that AMT reform can lead to improved progressivity, greater efficiency, and a lessened compliance burden while raising an equal amount of revenue.

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