List and Describe the Qualities of Effective Goals as Captured

question 76

Essay

List and describe the qualities of effective goals as captured in the acronym SMART.

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Definitions:

Adjusted Basis

The original cost of an asset adjusted for improvements, depreciation, and certain tax-related adjustments used to calculate capital gains or losses.

Fair Market Value

An estimate of the market value of an asset or property, based on what a knowledgeable, willing, and unpressured buyer would likely pay to a knowledgeable, willing, and unpressured seller in the market.

Business Truck

A vehicle used for carrying goods related to a person’s business or commercial activities.

Holding Period

The length of time an investment is held by an individual or entity, affecting the tax treatment of any gains or losses.