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Revenue, costs & profit · Core

Income tax expense

Also called: tax charge

ELI5

Tax expense recognised on profit under applicable accounting rules.

Used in conversation

“Compare income tax expense with the same cohort and period before drawing a conclusion.”

Pitch context

You will see “Income tax expense” in financial models, budgets, board packs and investor materials when the discussion reaches revenue, costs & profit.

Why it matters: In revenue, costs & profit, different calculation boundaries, periods or accounting treatments can change the number and the decision.

Caution

Calculation, recognition and disclosure can vary by accounting framework, company policy and reporting context.

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