Section 482 of the Internal Revenue Code Gives the IRS

question 85

True/False

Section 482 of the Internal Revenue Code gives the IRS the authority to apportion or allocate gross income, deductions, or credits between/among related parties to correct any distortion resulting from unrealistic prices charged by members of the group to each other for goods or services.

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Definitions:

Material Price Variances

The difference between the expected cost of materials and the actual cost incurred, useful in budgeting and cost management.

Labor Efficiency Variance

A measure used in cost accounting to gauge the difference between the actual hours taken to produce a good or service and the standard hours expected, multiplied by the standard labor rate.

Labor Rate Variance

The difference between the actual cost of labor and its expected cost, based on standard rates and hours.

Standard Hours Allowed

The predetermined amount of time expected to be required to complete a unit of work, used as a benchmark in costing and efficiency analysis.