income tax

A tax on an individual’s or entity’s net income.

• The federal income tax — set forth in the Internal Revenue Code — is the federal government’s primary source of revenue, and most states also have income taxes. Cf. property tax; EXCISE. [Cases: Internal Revenue 3065–4122; Taxation 931–1104. C.J.S. Indians § 131; Internal Revenue§§ 12–14, 16–492, 501, 638–639, 670–673, 797–800; Taxation §§ 1693–1782.]

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译者Kelly，美国顶尖商学院国际经济法专业，擅长翻译各种与投资基金与基金顾问诉讼相关的法律文件。