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Short-term capital gains

Capital gain is the profit gained from selling assets that have been owned for a short period. This gain is subject to taxation and is an important concept in finance. It is calculated by subtracting the cost of the asset from its selling price. For example, if you bought a stock for $100 and sold it for $150, the capital gain would be $50. This is a crucial concept to understand in order to make informed investment decisions.

Credit, foreign tax

Double taxation is a common concern for businesses operating in multiple countries. To alleviate this issue, there is a method known as the foreign tax credit. Essentially, ...

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Debt dumping

When a company is unable to collect a debt, it may choose to transfer it to a group company in a different country with a higher tax rate. This allows the company to write o...

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Auxiliary activities

A wise professor of finance would tell you that a permanent establishment, as defined by tax treaties, refers to a fixed location where a business conducts an activity that ...

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Gross income, taxes on

In certain nations, individuals are subject to income taxes based on their total income, with no allowances for expenses. This typically occurs at relatively low rates. As a ...

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