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Will You Pay the Alternative Minimum Tax?

Will You Pay the Alternative Minimum Tax? Do you know what the Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) is? You’d better learn—you may be required to pay it. The AMT is a substitute tax that Congress enacted in 1969 because lawmakers felt that many high-income taxpayers were simply not paying income tax. They’d found ways to work the system, through tax deductions, shelters, income exclusions and tax credits. Seems fair, right? After all, why should the folks with the most money pay the least (or in some cases no) taxes? In a perfect world, this would be true. But this is not a perfect world, and the AMT has one fatal design flaw: it’s not indexed to inflation. Indexing is a process of ad…

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-Danette Clark, Colleague

I have been working with Sandy for many years and would highly recommend her as your Real Estate Professional. She is always very professional and has a vast knowledge of the buying and selling process. Whether you are purchasing a first home or investment property, building a home or selling, she inspires trust in her clients, allowing them to feel comfortable and …

-Cori Richins, Colleague

I've known Sandy for 18 years from when we built our first home by answering her ad we saw in the newspaper. Since then, we've referred numerous relatives and friends of ours over the years, that she was able to put in their first home. I love that she was respectful of our budget, answered questions right away and I always felt comfortable and trusted her opinion. Sandy …

-Christie Moli, Client

We consider ourselves very lucky to have you as a manager of our property. We did not sell a house with you, but would not hesitate doing so after having our house in your care for 13 years. It would be next to impossible to find a manager of your standard — a person of impeccable integrity, responsibility, and diligence in every aspect of your work. We know that we can …

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Sandy has been my go-to real estate professional for decades. In addition to expertly guiding my daughter and me through multiple real estate sales and purchases, I've depended on her to keep me informed about the real estate market, home ownership rights and responsibilities, and to provide referrals to other professionals who offer great service. Her long experience in …

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Will You Pay the Alternative Minimum Tax?

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