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Tax Glossary
What Is Fixed or Determinable Annual or Periodical Income?
Fixed or determinable annual or periodical income, widely known by the acronym FDAP income, is a broad classification of passive...
Tax Glossary
What Is FIRPTA?
The Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act (FIRPTA) is a U.S. tax law that requires buyers to withhold a...
Tax Glossary
What Is “Fiduciary”?
A fiduciary is an individual, bank, or trust company legally appointed to manage money, property, or assets on behalf of...
Tax Glossary
What Is “Fiduciary accounting income”?
Fiduciary accounting income (FAI) is the total amount of income earned by a trust or estate that is legally available...
Tax Glossary
What Is FDAP Income?
FDAP income stands for Fixed, Determinable, Annual, Periodical income, which represents a broad category of passive, U.S.-source income earned by...
Tax Glossary
What Is “FATCA”?
FATCA stands for the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act, a federal law designed to combat tax evasion by U.S. citizens...
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What Is the “Farm Optional Method”?
The farm optional method is a specialized, elective accounting calculation permitted by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) that allows eligible...
Tax Glossary
What Is “Farm Income”?
Farm income is the specialized legal classification utilized by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to define all revenues generated from...
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What Is “Fair Market Value at Death”?
Fair market value at death is the price an asset would naturally sell for on the open market on the...
Tax Glossary
What Is an “Excess Benefit Transaction”?
An excess benefit transaction is an IRS term for an improper economic deal where an influential insider receives greater financial...