So, my CPA has all of my income information. They are working on my returns now. Just so I'm prepared, at what point does the AMT kick in? I am in a low tax bracket (I'm a grad student, so you know just how low that can be) and from what I've read in other threads, the AMT doesn't apply until you reach a certain level of income. I have quite a few deductions, but, since I begin in a low bracket, I'm hoping that I avoid the AMT laws. I realize I probably won't get the full Tax Credit for my HCH-II, but I'm hoping for at least some to knock out what income tax I owe. If anyone has any experience with this let me know.