CrunchBase(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: Aras. Aras is a suite of open source Product Life Cycle Management (PLM) software solutions that run on a model-based SOA application framework.
What is a 'Tax Deduction'. A tax deduction is a reduction in tax obligation from a taxpayer's gross income. Tax deductions can be the result of a variety of events that the taxpayer experiences over the course of the year. Tax deductions are removed from taxable income, also known as the adjusted gross income, and thus lowers the taxpayer's overall tax liability.
The standard tax deduction is a set amount a taxpayer deducts from his income on a federal tax return without the need to itemize his deductions, according to TurboTax. For 2015, the standard deduction is $6,300 for single taxpayers and $12,600 for couples filing jointly, reports Kelly Phillips Erb for Forbes. Keep Learning.