January 7, 2008 12:00 am

AMT Patch at Last

Just before Congress recessed for the Christmas break, it approved a one-year fix to the alternative minimum tax (AMT) problem

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Tax Glossary

Accelerated cost recovery system (ACRS)

A statutory method of depreciation allowing accelerated rates for most types of property used in business and income-producing activities during the years 1981 through 1986. It has been superseded by the modified accelerated cost recovery system (MACRS) for assets placed in service after 1986.

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