1 A pacemaker is a small device that's placed in the chest or abdomen to help control abnormal heart rhythms. 2  This device uses low-energy electrical pulses to prompt the heart to beat at a normal rate. 3  Pacemakers are used to treat arrhythmias.
DEFINITION of 'Material Participation Test'. A set of criteria that determines whether a taxpayer is a material participant in a business venture.The material participation test will determine whether business income received by the taxpayer is active or passive.According to the IRS, if the taxpayer participates in a business activity on a regular, continuous and substantial basis, then the taxpayer materially participates in the business.Next Up.EFINITION of 'Material Participation Test'. A set of criteria that determines whether a taxpayer is a material participant in a business venture.
An Enrolled Agent is an individual who has demonstrated technical competence in the field of taxation. The term Enrolled, means the individual, is licensed by the federal government. The term Agent, means the individual, is authorized to appear in place of the taxpayer at the Internal Revenue Service. Only Enrolled Agents (EAs), attorneys, and Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) may represent taxpayers before the IRS at all administrative levels.