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Simultaneous or near-simultaneous purchases and sales of the same property, usually stocks or bonds, made to generate deductible tax losses without discontinuing the investment. Losses on the transactions are ignored for tax purposes, however, unless a 30-day waiting period is observed between them.
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Adjustments made to assure correct withholding on wages for individuals who may have unusually large deductions or who may be subject to other special circumstances.
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A set of uniform rules for computing the cost of goods produced by a business that prevents current deductions for costs that must be capitalized (See “Capital expenditures.”) or added to inventory.
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An employee retirement or profit-sharing plan that disproportionately benefits top executives.
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In the case of an individual, the Social Security number. In the case of a business (even an individual in business), the employer identification number.
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What is left after all deductions are taken. This is the amount upon which tax is computed.
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(1) Exchanges of like-kind property that result in no capital gains tax (commonly used for real estate). (2) Sales and repurchases of stock (or other securities) designed to realize a tax loss without discontinuing the investment. Transactions must comply with the wash sale rules to be effective. (See “Wash sales.”)
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A depreciation method that allows equal deductions in each year of an asset’s “life” or recovery period. (See “Accelerated depreciation.”)
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A deduction allowed individuals instead of listing or itemizing deductible personal expenses. (See “Itemized deductions.”) The amount depends on the individual’s filing status. Additional amounts are available for taxpayers who are blind or are age 65 or over. Individuals may deduct either their standard deduction or the total of their itemized deductions, whichever is greater.
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