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taxable income
Taxable IncomeUnder the federal tax law, gross income reduced by adjustments and allowable deductions. It is the income against which tax rates are applied to compute an individual or entity's tax liability. The essence of taxable income is the accrual of some gain, profit, or benefit to a taxpayer. Cross-references Income Tax. taxable income see INCOME TAX, TOTAL INCOME.taxable income
Taxable incomeGross income less a variety of deductions.Taxable IncomeIn U.S. tax, an individual's income after all deductions. Individuals and corporations may eliminate certain expenses from their incomes for tax purposes. For example, if someone makes $30,000 per year and spends $4,000 on tuition for college, that person's taxable income is reduced to only $26,000, and the person pays a portion of that to the government. Everyone may take a standard deduction or may itemize deductions to arrive at one's taxable income. In corporations, profits may be offset by business losses to arrive at the taxable income. See also: Adjusted gross income, Modified adjusted gross income.taxable income The income that is subject to taxation. Taxable income remains after accounting for adjustments and deductions.taxable income the amount of an individual's income that is subject to TAXATION once any tax allowances to which the taxpayer is entitled have been deducted.taxable income the amount of an individual's income that is subject to TAXATION once any tax allowances to which the taxpayer is entitled have been deducted.taxable incomeGross revenues minus almost all operating expenses, depreciation, loan interest, and a few other minor items. Some business expenses, such as entertainment, are not fully deductible. Taxable IncomeTaxable income is equal to adjusted gross income reduced by itemized deductions or the standard deduction, and by allowable personal and dependent exemptions.See TI See TXI |