Bank float refers to the time interval between when a check is written and when it's actually cleared in the payer's bank, during which the funds are not available to either the payer or the payee.
The remittance basis is a UK tax rule affecting individuals who are resident but not domiciled in the UK. It allows them to limit their UK tax liability on foreign income and gains only when these are brought into the UK.
In financial and accounting contexts, remittance refers to the act of sending a payment, which may be accompanied by a preprinted coupon or a remittance slip that provides critical details such as account number, date, and purpose of the payment.
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