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Marginal Tax Rate

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The Marginal Tax Rate is the percentage of tax applied to your income for each tax bracket in which you qualify. In corporate finance, it's crucial as it affects decisions on investment and financing.

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Effective Tax Rate

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The Effective Tax Rate is the average rate at which a corporation is taxed on its pre-tax earnings. It's relevant in comparing the actual tax expense relative to income.

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Deferred Tax Liability

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A Deferred Tax Liability is a tax that is assessed but not paid immediately. In corporate finance, this affects future cash flows and earnings projections.

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Deferred Tax Asset

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A Deferred Tax Asset indicates that a company has overpaid taxes or has been taxed in advance. It is anticipated to reduce future tax liability and affects cash flow forecasting.

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Tax Deduction

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A tax deduction reduces taxable income, thereby lowering the tax liability. For corporations, deductions can significantly decrease the overall tax expense.

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Tax Credit

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A Tax Credit directly reduces the tax owed and can be more beneficial than a deduction. In corporate finance, it's key in tax planning to reduce the actual taxes payable.

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Net Operating Loss (NOL)

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A Net Operating Loss occurs when a company's tax deductions exceed its taxable income. It can be carried forward or back to reduce taxable income in profitable years.

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Tax Shelter

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A Tax Shelter is a legal strategy used by companies to minimize or delay tax liabilities. It's key in tax planning and can significantly impact financial strategies.

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Capital Allowances

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Capital Allowances enable a firm to write off the cost of capital expenditure against taxable income, reducing tax liability and influencing investment decisions.

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Corporate Tax Rate

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The Corporate Tax Rate is the percentage rate at which corporations are taxed on their earnings. Changes to this rate can influence business investment and the economy overall.

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Tax Haven

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A Tax Haven is a country or jurisdiction with low tax rates or other advantageous tax laws—often used by corporations to reduce their overall tax burden.

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Transfer Pricing

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Transfer Pricing involves setting prices for transactions between company subsidiaries. It affects taxable income distribution and profit allocation within corporate groups.

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Withholding Tax

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Withholding Tax is an amount subtracted upfront as a payment towards the taxpayer's final tax liability. Impacts cash flow and tax compliance for corporate operations.

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Permanent Differences

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Permanent Differences are transactions that will never be taxable or deductible. They affect the reconciliation of accounting and taxable income for a corporation.

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Temporary Differences

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Temporary Differences occur when income or expense is recognized in different periods for tax and accounting purposes, affecting deferred tax calculations.

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Consolidated Tax Return

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A Consolidated Tax Return is filed by a parent company encompassing all its subsidiaries. It simplifies compliance and might reduce tax liabilities through group relief.

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Tax Exempt Status

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Tax Exempt Status means certain entities or income types are exempt from tax. This can affect strategic choices surrounding investments and charitable activities in corporate finance.

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Taxable Income

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Taxable Income is the base upon which the tax liability is calculated. It influences decisions on spending, investment, and debt financing for corporate entities.

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Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT)

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The Alternative Minimum Tax is designed to ensure that profitable companies pay at least a minimum amount of tax, regardless of deductions or credits utilized.

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Income Shifting

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Income Shifting involves strategies to move income from high-tax jurisdictions to low-tax ones to reduce overall tax liabilities, highly relevant to multinational corporations.

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Tax Avoidance

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Tax Avoidance is the legal use of tax laws to reduce one's tax burden. It's important in corporate finance for managing effective tax rates and cash flows.

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Fiscal Policy

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Fiscal Policy pertains to government spending and tax policies to influence the economy. In corporate finance, this can impact investment decisions and business cycles.

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Value Added Tax (VAT)

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Value Added Tax is a consumption tax placed on a product at each stage of production where value is added. It affects pricing, costs, and cash flows in businesses.

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Double Taxation

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Double Taxation occurs when the same income is taxed twice, typically once at the corporate level and again at the personal level on dividends. It's a key consideration in dividend policy.

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Tax Treaty

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A Tax Treaty is an agreement between two countries to resolve issues of double taxation. This is vital for multinational corporations to avoid excessive tax burdens.

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Tax Inversion

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Tax Inversion is a strategy where a corporation moves its headquarters to a lower-tax nation, usually through a merger. It can significantly reduce a company's tax rate.

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Excise Tax

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An Excise Tax is levied on the sale of specific goods or services such as tobacco and alcohol. Corporations must account for this tax in cost structures and pricing.

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Tax Evasion

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Tax Evasion is the illegal practice of not paying taxes by violating tax laws. It's crucial for corporations to avoid to maintain corporate integrity and avoid penalties.

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Foreign Tax Credit

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The Foreign Tax Credit is a non-refundable tax credit for income taxes paid to a foreign government. It helps mitigate double taxation on foreign income for multinational companies.

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Payroll Tax

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Payroll Tax is a percentage withheld from employee's salary and paid to the government. It impacts the cost of labor for companies and is a consideration for overall compensation strategy.

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