To Lessen or Eliminate the Effect of Multiple Taxation, a Taxpayer

question 158

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To lessen or eliminate the effect of multiple taxation, a taxpayer who is subject to both foreign and U.S.income taxes on the same income is allowed either a deduction or a credit for the foreign tax paid.

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Payment

The transfer of money or goods in exchange for the provision of services, the fulfillment of an obligation, or the purchase of goods.

Interest Rate

The fee, represented as a percentage, charged for the privilege of borrowing money, typically assessed annually on the loan principal.

Bank Account

A financial account maintained by a bank for a customer, allowing the deposit and withdrawal of money and the accrual of interest.

Interest Rate

The amount charged by lenders to borrowers for the use of money, expressed as a percentage of the principal, per unit of time.