Carryover Definition

kărē-ōvər
carry-over
noun
Something transferred or extended from an earlier time or another place.
A showing of new fashions as well as carryovers from last spring; a carryover of good will from the previous meeting.
American Heritage
A sum transferred to a new column, page, or book relating to the same account.
American Heritage

The part of an income tax credit or deduction that cannot be entirely claimed in a given tax year, but that a person may apply against (and thereby reduce) their tax liability for a subsequent year. See also carryback.

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Noun

Singular:
carryover
Plural:
carryovers

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