points that do not count toward game; points other than those scored for tricks bid and made
Marketing which is clearly identified as being paid for by an interested party For example, advertising in magazines and newspapers
is a term derived from a solid bold line on Form 1040 and 1040A above the line for adjusted gross income Items above the line prior to coming to adjusted gross income, for example, can include: IRA contributions, half of the self-employment tax, self-employed health insurance deduction, Keogh retirement plan and self-employed SEP deduction, penalty on early withdrawal of savings, and alimony paid A taxpayer can take deductions above the line and still claim the standard deduction
Scoring that does not count towards game, but over the line points are added up at the end of the rubber
Budget term denoting expenses for a video's creative costs such as the director, producer, and talent salaries (costs other than technical crew and equipment) In contrast see below the line
A current or ordinary expense in a financial statement For taxes, an above-the-line deduction is subtracted from your total income to arrive at adjusted gross income (AGI) on your tax return Above-the-line deductions are allowed whether or not a taxpayer itemizes his personal deductions or takes the standard deduction See also below the line and adjusted gross income
An accounting term Ordinary income and expenditure items are considered "above the line," because they are included when determining "net profit " In contrast, extraordinary items are considered "below the line "