Tax Credit

A tax credit is a sum deducted from the total amount a taxpayer owes to the state. A tax credit may be granted for various types of taxes, such as an income tax, property tax, or VAT. It may be granted in recognition of taxes already paid, as a subsidy, or to encourage investment or other behaviors. In some systems tax credits are 'refundable' to the extent they exceed the relevant tax. Tax systems may grant tax credits to businesses or individuals, and such grants vary by type of credit.

Read more about Tax Credit:  Credit For Payments, Individual Income Tax Credits, Business Tax Credits, United States, Value Added Tax, Foreign Tax Credit, Credits For Alternative Tax Bases

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