FIXED EXPENSES Definition

FIXED EXPENSES in the operation of a business are those expenses that remain the same regardless of production or sales volume, i.e. do not fluctuate with sales volume. Contrast with VARIABLE EXPENSES.

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VALUATION ALLOWANCE/RESERVE is an allowance to provide for changes in the value of a companys assets, such as depreciation or if an asset is deemed impaired.

ZERO-RATED SALES is when a sale is taxable at the rate of 0%, i.e. no sales tax. Some examples could be: basic groceries, prescription drugs or certain medical devices.

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