Because of AMT adjustments, you may have a different AMT basis in certain property or activities. Because your AMT basis may affect the computation of AMT in future tax years, you may need to figure the adjustments that affect basis, even though you do not owe AMT this year. You should keep a separate record of your AMT adjusted basis, including an AMT depreciation schedule.

Carrybacks and carryovers of certain deductions and credits may have to be refigured for AMT purposes. You should keep a separate record of these AMT carrybacks and carryovers to assist you in preparing your return in other years.

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