Research Credit and Alternative Minimum Tax
For years after December 31, 2015, small businesses (average of $50 million or less in gross receipts in the prior three years) can claim the credit against the alternative minimum tax (PATH Act Sec 121(b)). Note: The TCJA repealed the AMT for corporations, effective for tax years beginning after December 31, 2017 so the AMT is not currently an issue for corporations.