corporation tax

Company profit tax

Corporation tax is the tax levied on the profits of companies and other corporate entities.

In the UK, this term is standard; Americans typically say corporate tax or corporate income tax.

The rate and structure vary by jurisdiction, with some countries offering lower rates to attract business investment.

The company's corporation tax bill increased after a profitable year.

Unlike income tax on individuals, corporation tax applies only to business profits after allowable deductions.

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taxable entity

corporation taxpersonal income tax

Tax on individual earnings

personal tax · income tax · payroll tax · inheritance tax · estate tax

tax base

corporation taxsales tax

Government percentage on purchases

consumption tax · VAT · value-added tax · property tax · excise tax

fiscal policy stance

corporation taxcorporate welfare

Government assistance to companies

tax exemption · tax incentive · enterprise zone · tax holiday · tax abatement

Family

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