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Tax Glossary
What Is “Business use of car”?
Business use of a car refers to using a vehicle for work-related tasks, such as visiting clients, picking up supplies,...
Tax Glossary
What Is “Brokerage statement”?
A brokerage statement is a periodic document provided by a financial institution that summarizes the activity, holdings, and market value...
Tax Glossary
What Is “Book-Tax Difference”?
A book-tax difference is the gap between the net income reported on a company’s financial statements (its “books”) and the...
Tax Glossary
What Is “Book Income”?
Book income is the net profit a business reports on its own financial statements or “books” according to standard accounting...
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What Is “Assets”?
Assets are resources or items of value owned by an individual or a business that are expected to provide a...
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What Is “Balance Sheet”?
A balance sheet is a financial “snapshot” that shows exactly what a person or business owns and owes at a...
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What Is “Amount realized”?
The amount realized is the total value you receive when you sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of an asset. It...
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What Is “Allocated tips”?
Allocated tips are amounts that an employer assigns to tipped employees when the total tips reported by the entire staff...
Tax Glossary
What Is “Adjusted basis”?
Adjusted basis is the net cost of an asset after accounting for increases (like improvements) or decreases (like depreciation) during...
Tax Glossary
What Is “Additional Medicare Tax”?
The Additional Medicare Tax is a 0.9% surtax that applies to individuals whose earned income exceeds specific legal thresholds. Unlike...