business purpose rule
Definition
Taxation doctrine that an expense claimed as a deduction from the taxable income of a firm must serve a genuine business purpose.
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business purpose rule is in the Banking, Commerce & Finance and Entrepreneurship, Management, & Leadership subjects.
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