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taxable profit

phrase/ˈtæksəbl ˈprɒfɪt/

C1CEFR level
60/100Rarity: rare
TechnicalRegister

The amount of profit, after statutory adjustments to the accounting figure, on which tax is actually charged.

Disallowable entertainment costs must be added back in computing the taxable profit.

Topic: Tax law in Legal English

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