What is INCOME TAX?

tax that is paid on income that is earned from working.

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Related Legal Terms
DEFERRED INCOME, PASSIVE INCOME, RESIDUAL INCOME, NET INCOME TO WORKING CAPITAL RATIO, MODIFIED ADJUSTED GROSS INCOME, PROVISIONAL INCOME, NET INCOME AVAILABLE FOR COMMON STOCK, UNREPORTED INCOME, FEDERAL INCOME TAX LIABILITY, NET OPERATING INCOME


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