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disallowable expenditure

phrase/ˌdɪsəˈlaʊəbl ɪkˈspɛndɪtʃə/

C2CEFR level
90/100Rarity: very rare
TechnicalRegister

Expenditure that, though charged in the accounts, cannot be deducted in computing taxable profits.

Client entertaining is disallowable expenditure and must be added back to the accounting profit.

Topic: Tax law in Legal English

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