Detailed Summary

AMT Equity Act of 2007 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend through 2007: (1) the offset of nonrefundable personal tax credits against regular and alternative minimum tax (AMT) liability; and (2) the increased AMT exemption amounts. Repeals, for taxable years beginning in 2007, the AMT for individual taxpayers whose adjusted gross income does not exceed $100,000 ($200,000 in the case of a joint return).

Imposes, for taxable years beginning in 2007, a graduated increase in capital gains tax rates for any individual taxpayer whose adjusted gross income exceeds $1 million ($2 million in the case of a joint return). Exempts such a taxpayer from any estimated tax penalties resulting from an increase in capital gains tax rates in 2007.

Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 12/6/2007: Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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