The term “disallowance” is used by courts to describe an action, which results in denying a person or business of a right, claim, or entitlement. It is a legal concept and can be used in tax or legal proceedings. In such cases, the court does not allow a party to proceed with an action, such as a building project, or a claim in court.
When it comes to taxes, disallowance is the reduction of an expense or item from taxable income. For example, if a person or business claims the cost of a business dinner as an expense, but does so without proof, then the IRS may decide to disallow the expense. In this case, the cost of the dinner would be removed from the taxable income, and the taxpayer would be required to pay taxes on the income that exceeds the deduction.
Disallowance may also be used in family court. For instance, the court may disallow a parent from making changes to their child’s living arrangements without the permission of the other parent. Or, the court may disallow a request for a change to the child support payment.
In any case, a disallowance is a legal action taken to prevent or reduce a right, claim, or entitlement from being fulfilled. It is important to note that when a disallowance is granted, the person or business affected must adhere to the decision of the court.