The Dividends-Received Deduction Is Designed to Reduce Double Taxation of Corporate

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The dividends-received deduction is designed to reduce double taxation of corporate dividends payable to individual shareholders.

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Definitions:

Standard Deduction

A predefined tax deduction that reduces the income subject to tax, available to all taxpayers who do not itemize deductions.

Joint Return

A tax return filed by a married couple who combine their income, deductions, and credits on a single form.

Taxable Income

Income that is subject to taxation, after deductions and exemptions, according to the tax laws.

Standard Deduction

The standard deduction is a fixed dollar amount subtracted from an individual's income before income tax is calculated, reducing taxable income.