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double taxation

phrase/ˈdʌbl tækˈseɪʃən/

B1CEFR level
40/100Rarity: uncommon
TechnicalRegister

The imposition of comparable taxes by two or more jurisdictions on the same income or gain of the same taxpayer.

A treaty credit was available to relieve the double taxation of the branch profits.

Topic: Tax law in Legal English

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