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Gross Income
The total revenue generated from sales of goods or services, before any expenses or taxes are deducted. It's relevant as it determines the taxation base for businesses.
Net Income
This is the profit remaining after all operating expenses, interest, taxes, and dividends are deducted from total revenue. It's important for understanding the business's profitability and tax liability.
Tax Deduction
An expense that can be subtracted from gross income to reduce the taxable income. These are important for businesses to lower their tax liability legally.
Tax Credit
A direct reduction of tax liability, not just the taxable income. It can be claimed for various investments, expenses, or to incentivize certain behaviors.
Depreciation
The process of allocating the cost of a tangible asset over its useful life. In businesses, it reduces taxable income by considering the wearing out or obsolescence of an asset.
Capital Gains Tax
A tax on the profit from the sale of property or an investment. It's relevant because it affects the net earnings that businesses or individuals receive from investments.
Sales Tax
A tax levied on the sale of goods and services. It's collected by the business at the point of sale and passed on to the government, affecting pricing and potentially consumer demand.
Payroll Taxes
Taxes imposed on employers and employees, calculated as a percentage of the salaries that employees are paid. They fund social security, Medicare, and other government programs.
Tax Bracket
A range of incomes taxed at a given rate. Businesses must understand where they fall within tax brackets to anticipate their tax obligations.
Value-Added Tax (VAT)
A consumption tax placed on a product whenever value is added at a stage of production and at final sale. It's significant for pricing strategies and accounting practices.
Tax Evasion
The illegal act of not paying taxes that are due, typically by making a false declaration or no declaration to tax authorities. It carries legal penalties and can damage a business's reputation.
Tax Avoidance
The legal use of the tax regime to one's own advantage, by reducing the amount of tax that is payable. It involves using legal loopholes or strategies like tax shelters.
Excise Tax
A tax imposed on specific goods, such as cigarettes and alcohol, often with the intention of reducing consumption of such goods. It affects the cost structure of products subject to the tax.
Corporate Tax Rate
The tax imposed on the net income of a corporation. The rate can influence business investment decisions and the choice of business entity.
Tax Year
The 12-month period for which tax reporting is calculated. It does not necessarily align with the calendar year, and businesses must track income and expenses within this timeframe.
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