tax
ad valorem tax
Ad valorem is a Latin phrase that translates to “according to the value.”
Adoption Taxpayer Identification Number (ATIN)
An Adoption Taxpayer Identification Number (ATIN) is a unique nine-digit number issued by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) as a temporary taxpayer identification number for a child in a domestic or foreign adoption process.
alternative minimum tax (AMT)
Alternative minimum tax (AMT) can be defined as a tax mechanism that calculates taxable income after certain deductions and tax preferences are made.
American Indian law
American Indian Law: An Overview
In U.S. law the term "Indians" refers generally to the indigenous peoples of the North American continent at the time of European colonization.
AMT
AMT is the acronym for Alternative Minimum Tax.
approach
bankruptcy
Overview:
Bankruptcy law provides for the reduction or elimination of certain debts, and can provide a timeline for the repayment of nondischargeable debts over time. It also permits individuals and organizations to repay secured debt.
basis
Under U.S. tax law, basis is the cost or value of an asset – used to determine equity or ownership for the purpose of tax assessment, exchange, or sale. It generally includes purchase price, taxes, transportation costs, and fees, and is increased or decreased based on what occurs to the property during its owner’s period of ownership in order to determine the owner’s adjusted basis.