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Financial services

Related to any service provided by the finance industry, which encompasses a broad range of organisations that deal with the management of money.

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trough

Financial services; General Finance

The transition point between economic recession and recovery.

tax software

Financial services; General Finance

Computer software designed to assist taxpayers in filling out tax returns and minimizing tax liability.

true interest cost

Financial services; General Finance

For a security such as commercial paper that is sold on a discount basis, true interest cost is the coupon rate required to provide an identical return assuming a coupon-bearing ...

tax status election

Financial services; General Finance

The decision of the status under which to file a tax return. For example, a corporation may file as a C corporation or an S corporation.

true lease

Financial services; General Finance

A contract that qualifies as a valid lease agreement under the Internal Revenue Code.

tax straddle

Financial services; General Finance

Technique used in futures and options trading to create tax benefits. For example, an investor with a capital gain takes a position creating an artificial offsetting loss in the ...

trust

Financial services; General Finance

A fiduciary relationship calling for a trustee to hold the title to assets for the benefit of the beneficiary. The person creating the trust, who may or may not also be the ...