Term: Accumulated Earnings Tax
Definition:A tax levied by the federal government on companies with retained earnings that are in excess of what is considered reasonable and ordinary. The tax encourages companies to issue dividends, rather than retain their earnings.
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42 - Accumulated Earnings and Deferred Compensation | 3 |
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