Glossary of Tax and Finance Terms

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Keogh plan
Retirement plan set up by a self-employed person, providing tax-deductible contributions, tax-free income accumulations until withdrawal, and favorable averaging for qualifying lump-sum distributions.
Kiddie tax
The tax on the investment income in excess of $1,700 (may change after 2007) of a child under age 18, based on the parents' marginal tax rate and computed on Form 8615.