"There should be a way to make someone pay at least a minimum tax."

Because of the minimum tax, the company paid $19.6 million - better than nothing.

More than half are subject to the alternative minimum tax.

One thing to consider, he said, is the Federal alternative minimum tax.

The rest of the issue, $51 million, is not subject to the alternative minimum tax.

For some people the alternative minimum tax is an opportunity, as Al was saying.

About 1.3 million people paid the alternative minimum tax in 2000.

The alternative minimum tax was set up for these people.

Congress is likely to reduce the reach of the minimum tax.

In addition, the alternative minimum tax would be raised a point, to 25 percent.