as in costs
a payment made in the course of achieving a result
they spared no expense in building the house of their dreams
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Recent Examples of expenses
The program helps small businesses finance major expenses with lower down payments and longer repayment terms than traditional loans, and the SBA recently streamlined the process and expanded the types of loans eligible for refinancing.
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Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
In addition to those strategies, look for more colleges to tighten their financial belts in order bring expenses into line with what’s likely to be reduced revenue, particularly at those private institutions that depend heavily on tuition dollars to fund their operations.
—Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The reality is there is no way to address all of these issues, housing and family expenses, without ensuring that those at the very top pay a fair share.
—Tax Notes Staff, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
So check your employer’s rules and any list your company offers for eligible expenses.
—Jeanne Sahadi, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
While Congress allows a business deduction for expenses related to maintaining an asset like a corporate jet, that deduction is only allowed for the business use part.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The amount included a $50,000 guarantee the school had paid to the VII Group, as well as transportation and accommodation expenses that were supposed to be reimbursed.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 11 Dec. 2024
In a competitive marketplace with intense pressure on expenses, fees, and top performance, the reliability, efficiency, and speed automation brings is critical.
—Barnet Sherman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The higher medical expenses have also hit UnitedHealth’s rivals, including Humana and CVS Health’s Aetna, which have seen historic spikes in costs, particularly in their Medicare Advantage plans in part due to seniors seeking more medical care than in the past.
—Bruce Japsen, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
In addition to those strategies, look for more colleges to tighten their financial belts in order bring expenses into line with what’s likely to be reduced revenue, particularly at those private institutions that depend heavily on tuition dollars to fund their operations.
—Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The reality is there is no way to address all of these issues, housing and family expenses, without ensuring that those at the very top pay a fair share.
—Tax Notes Staff, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
So check your employer’s rules and any list your company offers for eligible expenses.
—Jeanne Sahadi, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
While Congress allows a business deduction for expenses related to maintaining an asset like a corporate jet, that deduction is only allowed for the business use part.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The amount included a $50,000 guarantee the school had paid to the VII Group, as well as transportation and accommodation expenses that were supposed to be reimbursed.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 11 Dec. 2024
In a competitive marketplace with intense pressure on expenses, fees, and top performance, the reliability, efficiency, and speed automation brings is critical.
—Barnet Sherman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The higher medical expenses have also hit UnitedHealth’s rivals, including Humana and CVS Health’s Aetna, which have seen historic spikes in costs, particularly in their Medicare Advantage plans in part due to seniors seeking more medical care than in the past.
—Bruce Japsen, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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“Expenses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expenses. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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