An IRS Technical Advice Memorandum Applies Strictly Tothe Taxpayer for Whose

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An IRS Technical Advice Memorandum applies strictly tothe taxpayer for whose audit it was requested and cannot be relied upon by other taxpayers.

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Definitions:

Cash Payback Method

A capital budgeting technique that calculates the length of time required to recoup the original investment through cash flows.

Cash Payback Period

A method of evaluating a capital investment proposal that focuses on the expected period of time between the date of an investment and the recovery in cash of the amount invested.

Amount Invested

The total sum of money committed into a venture, asset, or security by an investor or group of investors.

Investment Date

The specific date on which an investment was made or acquired, which is important for calculating holding periods, interest, dividends, and capital gains.