You're not wrong, but I really don't think the blame for this particular term of art can be hoisted on the IRS. As far as government definitions go, this one is

You're not wrong, but I really don't think the blame for this particular term of art can be hoisted on the IRS. As far as government definitions go, this one isn't too bad for what they have to work with[1]. [1]: https://www.irs.gov/instructions/i1040gi#en_US_2022_publink1000111717 https://www.irs.gov/instructions/i1040gi#en_US_2022_publink1...