P and S waves in Earth's mantle and core [edit]. When an earthquake occurs, seismographs near the epicenter are able to record both P and S waves, but those at a greater distance no longer detect the high frequencies of the first S wave.
Best Answer: CONUS COLA is a taxable allowance. There is an additional amount calculated into the figure to compensate for the additional tax burden. OCONUS COLA is non-taxable.
The company can take a tax deduction for the amount of taxable income it provides to the employee at the time it provides the income. An employee is typically not taxed when he receives a restricted stock grant; he is only taxed when the award vests and he receives stock.