Expenditure / Tax Expenditure (CongressionalGlossary.com)

From the Congressional Glossary – Including Legislative and Budget Terms

Expenditure / Tax Expenditure

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Expenditure: The actual spending of money; an outlay.

Tax Expenditure: Loss of revenue attributable to an exemption, deduction, preference, or other exclusion under federal tax law.

 


What are tax expenditures?

 

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Tax Expenditure Basics

 
 

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The Federal Budget Process 2E

The Federal Budget Process 2E


Pocket Constitution

Pocket Constitution


Citizen's Handbook to Influencing Elected Officials

Citizen’s Handbook to Influencing Elected Officials: A Guide for Citizen Lobbyists and Grassroots Advocates


Congressional Procedure

Congressional Procedure

 
 

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