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Today's Terms
Earned Income Credit
Definition:
A tax credit for certain people who work, meet certain requirements, and have earned income under a specified limit.
Estate and Gift Tax
Definition:
One of the oldest and most common forms of taxation is the taxation of property held by an individual at the time of their death. Such a tax can take the form, among others, of estate tax (a tax levied on the estate before any transfers). An estate tax is a charge upon the decedent's entire estate, regardless of how it is disbursed.
Installment Agreements
Definition:
To be eligible for an installment agreement, all returns that are due must first be filed. Installment agreements generally require equal monthly payments. The amount of an installment payment will be based on the amount owed and on the taxpayer’s ability to pay that amount within the time legally available for the IRS to collect.
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