Business Taxation

Corporation Tax (CT)
Corporation Tax (CT) is a tax charged on the total profits of a company resident in the UK during each accounting period. The rate of corporation tax varies depending on the level of profits of the company.
Corporation Tax (CT)
Corporation Tax (CT) is a tax imposed on the profits of corporations or businesses. This tax is calculated and administered by national governments and varies widely between countries.
Cost Segregation
Cost segregation is the process of accurately classifying assets for federal tax depreciation, which can result in significant tax savings for businesses. This process involves a professional and supportable analysis of the property to separate faster depreciable assets.
Form 1120, Form 1120-A
U.S. corporate income tax return, generally required to be filed by March 15 of each year.
Franchise Tax
Franchise tax is a state tax, usually regressive, imposed on a state-chartered corporation for the right to do business under its corporate name.
Subchapter C
Subchapter C refers to the portion of the Internal Revenue Code that covers corporate taxation, outlining the rules and regulations for how corporations are taxed in the United States.
Terminal Loss Relief
Relief for a loss made by a company, partnership, or sole trader during the last 12 months of trading. The business or profession must be permanently discontinued to qualify. The trading loss arising in the accounting period in which the trade ceases may be carried back and offset against the profits of the three years ending immediately before the commencement of the final period of trading.
Uniform Business Rate (UBR)
An abbreviation for Uniform Business Rate, a nationwide, standardized rate set by the government to determine the amount of business rates (a type of property tax) paid by businesses.

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