Revenue, costs & profit · Core
Income tax expense
Also called: tax charge
ELI5
Tax expense recognised on profit under applicable accounting rules.
Used in conversation
“Compare income tax expense with the same cohort and period before drawing a conclusion.”
Pitch context
You will see “Income tax expense” in financial models, budgets, board packs and investor materials when the discussion reaches revenue, costs & profit.
Why it matters: In revenue, costs & profit, different calculation boundaries, periods or accounting treatments can change the number and the decision.
Caution
Calculation, recognition and disclosure can vary by accounting framework, company policy and reporting context.
Sources & evidence · 4
Direct term-level sources and supporting source families.
- IFRS Foundation — IFRS GlossaryDirect source · primary · checked 2026-08-16
- Financial Accounting Standards Board — FASB Accounting Standards CodificationDirect source · primary · checked 2026-08-16
- U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission — Non-GAAP Financial Measures — Compliance and Disclosure InterpretationsDirect source · primary · checked 2026-08-16
- U.S. Small Business Administration — Break-even pointSupporting source family · primary · checked 2026-08-16