The average consolidation degrees defined by excess pore water pressure and settlement respectively are different to some extent.

分别按孔压和沉降定义的总平均固结度有一定程度差别 ；

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The final settlement shall be made and the return filed within three months after the end of each taxable year. Any excess payment shall be refunded and deficiency shall be repaid.

个体工商户年度生产、经营所得应在年度终了后三个月内报送此表，进行汇算清缴，多退少补。

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For years that meant states used the settlement cash they received in excess of what they needed to make interest payments to pay down principal.

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