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Tax Glossary
What Is “Shareholder basis”?
Shareholder basis is a running total that tracks the amount of money and property an owner has invested in a...
Tax Glossary
What Is a SEP IRA?
A SEP IRA (Simplified Employee Pension Individual Retirement Account) is a variation of a traditional IRA that allows self-employed individuals...
Tax Glossary
What Is “Second class of stock”?
A second class of stock refers to any share of stock, debt instrument, or agreement in an S corporation that...
Tax Glossary
What Is “Saving clause”?
A saving clause is a fundamental provision found in nearly all U.S. income tax treaties that preserves, or “saves,” the...
Tax Glossary
What Is an “S corporation shareholder”?
An S corporation shareholder is an individual, certain type of trust, or estate that holds an ownership stake in a...
Tax Glossary
What Is an “S corporation election”?
An S corporation election is a formal request made to the IRS by an eligible small business to change how...
Tax Glossary
What Is “ S corporation distribution ”?
An S corporation distribution is a payment of business profits made to the shareholders (owners) of an S corporation. Because...
Tax Glossary
What Is an “S corp”?
An S corp (or S corporation) is a special tax status granted by the IRS that lets a business pass...
Tax Glossary
What Is “ S corp salary ”?
An S corp salary is the wage that an S corporation pays to an owner who also works in the...
Tax Glossary
What Is a Roth IRA?
A Roth IRA is an individual, tax-advantaged retirement account that allows you to contribute money that you have already paid...