This week, I’m kicking off my “Taxes from A to Z” series on taxgirl.
As part of the series, I’m planning to focus on tax terms that might not get much play on a day to day basis… If you’re wondering what the heck depreciation is or how to figure out when to claim insolvency, this is one series you won’t want to miss.
The whole thing kicks off tomorrow with “A” (of course). Any guesses on my topic?
Kelly Phillips Erb, known as Taxgirl, is a tax attorney, writer, and speaker who explains tax news, IRS updates, scams, financial crime, and money in plain English.
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Applicable federal rate?
How about audit, absorption costing, accumulated depreciation, acquisition accounting, adjusted basis, AMT, at-risk (abuse and absurd may be used to describe some tax terms).
I’ll take Alternative minimum tax for $500
I’ll also guess AMT…
I doubt it, but I am hoping for Attribution Rules! They are so much FUN!
How about AMORTIZATION – that is lots of fun related to bond premiums!
Yeah! How about amortization,AMT and audit,I find them lots of fun! Like to hear more from you,Thanks and good luck!
AMT, Amortization, Accumulated Depreciation capital gains tax, Avoidance versus Evasion, Illegal “Aliens” :-)..
Just some suggestions.