A fuller guide to this term is on the way. In the meantime, the related terms below explain the ideas around it.
Related Brickyard terms
- Standard DeductionA fixed dollar amount you can subtract from your income without needing to track individual expenses.
- Tax BracketA range of income taxed at a specific rate, with higher slices of your income taxed at higher percentages.
- DependentA qualifying child or relative you support financially, which can unlock deductions and credits on your return.
- Tax ReturnThe annual form you file to report income, claim deductions and credits, and settle up what you owe or are owed.
- Taxable IncomeThe portion of your income left after deductions that the government actually applies tax rates to.
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