The IRS-specified amount by which a taxpayer is entitled to reduce income an alternative to itemizing deductions.
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Deduction
Deduction An expense that is allowable as a reduction of gross taxable income by the IRS e.g., charity donations.
Dividends received deduction
Dividends received deduction A corporate tax deduction on income
allowed by company A that is in ownership of shares
of company B and receives dividends on
the shares of company B.
Interest deduction
Interest deduction An interest expense, such as interest on a margin account, that is allowed as a deduction for tax purposes.