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TaxReporting: new documentation tag for tax info.

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This new optional documentation tag goes along with TaxImplication tag
to explain how the TaxImplication ended up being true.
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@ -261,6 +261,21 @@ Some examples of appropriate uses of the `Statement:` tag are:
[receipt](#receipt-tag), but definitely is valid backup documentation for
the transaction.
#### TaxReporting Tag
The `TaxReporting` tag is an optional tag for `Assets` accounts that debit to
the account.
When provided, the `TaxReporting` accompanies a `TaxImplication` information
tag. The TaxReporting refers to a document that verifies the choice for the
`TaxImplication` tag. For example, for individual contractors in the USA, a
`TaxImplication` of `1099` would be well served by a `TaxImplication` that
links to a [W-9](https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/fw9.pdf) for the individual
being paid. For a individual foreign contractor, the `TaxReporting` might
link to a
[W8-BEN](https://www.irs.gov/uac/form-w-8ben-certificate-of-foreign-status-of-beneficial-owner-for-united-states-tax-withholding)
for the payee.
### Information Tags
In contrast to documentation tags, information tags can more traditionally be