The independent sector of the aftermarket service and maintenance industry seems to have a tough time understanding that a business must make more income than just an amount to cover the operating expenses and a basic management wage. Net profit is that number at the bottom of the income statement that stands out all by itself after all expenses have been listed and totaled. This number usually is expressed in a "before tax" denomination, therefore, the company will pay corporate tax on this number (assuming it is a positive), or a proprietorship (non-incorporated business) will pay personal tax on this number.
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