Qualified Business Income (QBI) Is Defined as the Ordinary Income

question 39

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Qualified business income (QBI) is defined as the ordinary income less ordinary deductions a taxpayer earns from a qualified trade or business (e.g., from a sole proprietorship, S corporation, or partnership) conducted in the United States by the taxpayer.

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Definitions:

Business Location

The physical or virtual place where a company operates its activities.

Recognized Loss

A realized loss that occurs when an asset is sold for less than its book value.

Trade-In Allowance

The value a seller offers for a buyer's old item as part of the payment for a new item, thereby reducing the cash payment needed.

Accumulated Depreciation

Represents the total depreciation expense that has been recorded against a fixed asset since it was acquired, reducing its book value on the balance sheet.