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Form 6251 - Alternative minimum tax FAQs (1040)

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The following includes answers to common questions about Form 6251.

I am not sure how lines 2k, 2l, 2m, and 2n calculate on Form 6251. Is there detail for these amounts?

My client has an AMT passive farm loss, but none is reported on the passive line 2m statement or the form. Why is the regular passive farm loss reported but not the AMT loss?

Where do I enter the amount for Form 6251, line 2e?

Where do I enter data for Form 6251, line 2f: Alternative tax net operating loss deduction?

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