Manufacturing overhead
One of the three main components of cost of goods sold (CGS) on the income statement. Manufacturing overhead includes all costs necessary for the production of goods, but which cannot be tied to specific goods themselves. This includes such items as indirect labor, indirect materials, property taxes, insurance, and heat and light. As a component of CGS, the higher manufacturing overhead, the lower the gross margin (and income, as well).
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