### Question
What is the definition of qualified possession wages?


### Answer
The definition of **qualified possession wages** is as follows in *26 U.S.C. § 936*:

> wages paid or incurred by the possession corporation during the taxable year in connection with the active conduct of a trade or business within a possession of the United States to any employee for services performed in such possession, but only if such services are performed while the principal place of employment of such employee is within such possession

#### Citation:
  - *26 U.S.C. § 936*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-Income Taxes > CHAPTER 1-NORMAL TAXES AND SURTAXES > Subchapter N-Tax Based on Income From Sources Within or Without the United States > PART III-INCOME FROM SOURCES WITHOUT THE UNITED STATES > Subpart D-Possessions of the United States**

