This depends on what portion of total expenses are represented by employees paid the minimum wage.

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Plus, in 2012, the government is likely to raise the minimum wage by 14%, adding to the income boost for a large portion of Brazilians.

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For such stock, no portion of the exclusion is treated as a tax preference item for purposes of the alternative minimum tax.

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