# EMPLOYEE RESOURCE CENTER

# Download AMT calculator

If you exercised any [incentive stock options (ISOs)](/content/learn/equity/stock-options/iso/index.html) and **did not** sell them in the same year, you’ll need to calculate the [alternative minimum tax (AMT)](/content/learn/equity/stock-options/taxes/amt/index.html) when it’s time to do your taxes. The spread between the price you paid for the options and what they’re worth when you exercise is counted as income when you calculate AMT.

[Download 2026 AMT calculator](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1sjWGDrZGaTSuoGB94rX3jsCVr4MMnTShnh7Ksbv-ws4/edit?usp=drive_link) [Download 2025 AMT calculator](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1U0duFBx6SL1rq4h6yz4yCX1UcJQ-jkqqgYu8ZsfWEjo/edit?usp=sharing)

## AMT calculator

Using the following information, Carta’s free AMT Calculator helps you estimate your potential tax bill:

- Your income
- Filing status
- [Strike price](/content/learn/equity/stock-options/strike-price/index.html)
- Current [fair market value (FMV)](/content/learn/startups/equity-management/fmv/index.html) of your shares
- How many options you exercised (or you’re thinking of exercising)

After you have your AMT calculation, compare it to your ordinary income tax calculation. Whichever yields the higher amount is what you’ll owe to the IRS.

## Calculating AMT can be complicated

Calculating AMT can be complicated and the taxes you owe might be prohibitively expensive. Estimating your AMT before you exercise and using a [tax professional](/content/equity-management/equity-advisory/index.html) who specializes in equity can help you make more informed decisions.

[Learn more about AMT](https://fund-forecasting@carta.com/learn/equity/stock-options/taxes/amt/)