CFP® Terms > E.37 Income tax fundamentals and calculations > Flashcards
Gross income minus specific adjustments, such as retirement contributions, student loan interest, and educator expenses.
Adjusted Gross Income
The average rate at which an individual’s or business’s income is taxed, calculated as total tax liability divided by total taxable income.
Effective Tax Rate
An expense that reduces taxable income, lowering overall tax liability, such as mortgage interest or charitable contributions.
Tax Deduction