accumulated profits tax definition

accumulated profits tax

Income tax assessed on accumulated profits (see retained earnings) that exceed the limit specified in taxation regulations, unless justified by the firm's 'reasonable' needs. The onus is on the management to prove the reasonableness of its high reserves.

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