When an Affiliated Group Elects to File Federal Consolidated Income

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Short Answer

When an affiliated group elects to file Federal consolidated income tax returns, it gives up the ability to claim a
deduction for distributions of profits paid to other members.

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Definitions:

Trade Payable

An amount owed by a business to its suppliers shown as a liability on the company's balance sheet.

Hedge Ratio

The proportion of an asset's or liability's exposure that is hedged by a derivative contract, reflecting the effectiveness of the hedge.

Forward Contact

A financial contract between two parties to buy or sell an asset at a specified future time at a price agreed upon today, often used for hedging foreign exchange risk.

Planned Purchase

A forecasted acquisition of goods or services that an individual or organization intends to make, often based on budget considerations or strategic planning.