Applicable Federal Rate

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Definition: Applicable Federal Rate


Applicable Federal Rate


Full Definition of Applicable Federal Rate


Interest rates set by the U.S. Treasury for determining imputed interest. These are published monthly, and the rate most commonly used is the lowest rate for the month of the transaction as well as the two months before.


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Definition Sources


Definitions for Applicable Federal Rate are sourced/syndicated and enhanced from:

  • A Dictionary of Economics (Oxford Quick Reference)
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Accounting
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Business & Management

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