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Tax

Of or relating to the fees charged by a government on a product, income, or activity; and also to the system by which they are successfully levied.

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due diligence

Accounting; Tax

The thorough investigation of a potential acquisition candidate, real estate investment, etc Often used to refer to the investigation of a company for an initial public offering

due-on-sale

Accounting; Tax

A clause in a mortgage that stipulates any balance remaining on a mortgage is due when the underlying property is sold

earnings form

Accounting; Tax

Business interruption insurance where the payment is a specified amount only when the loss is caused by an insured peril

electronic crimes program

Accounting; Tax

An IRS program established to provide guidance and resources in securing, documentation processing, maintaining and presenting digital evidence in support of IRS criminal investigations

electronic fraud detection system

Accounting; Tax

The primary computer system used by the IRS that enhances its ability to identify and stop fraudulent filings

embezzlement

Accounting; Tax

Theft or use of money or property by an individual in whose care the money or property had been entrusted

endangered status

Accounting; Tax

Under the Pension Protection Act, a multiemployer plan is considered to be endangered if it is less than 80% funded or if the plan is projected to have a funding deficiency within seven years A plan ...

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