ex·clud·abil·i·ty
ikˌsklüdəˈbilətē 
(ˌ)ek-,
-ətē,
-i
plural -es
: the condition of being excludable : suitability for exclusion
the excludability of certain income for purposes of tax computation
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Laura Payne, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
Occupations that are excluded under section 199A are generally excludable here—that’s true even if the owner of the trade or business is not able to claim a section 199A deduction.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Contributions made by an employer to the health savings account for eligible employees are excludable from the employee's income and not subject to federal income tax, Social Security tax, or Medicare tax.
—David Rae, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
That said, there is an emerging legal consensus that a private, nonunion employer may require its employees to get vaccinated as long as exceptions are made for employees with excludable disabilities and medical conditions and for employees with bona fide religious objections.
—Dan Eaton, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Apr. 2022
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Adjective
Public goods are non-excludable, meaning their consumption cannot be limited to individuals who are able to pay for them.
—Laura Payne, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
Occupations that are excluded under section 199A are generally excludable here—that’s true even if the owner of the trade or business is not able to claim a section 199A deduction.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Contributions made by an employer to the health savings account for eligible employees are excludable from the employee's income and not subject to federal income tax, Social Security tax, or Medicare tax.
—David Rae, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
That said, there is an emerging legal consensus that a private, nonunion employer may require its employees to get vaccinated as long as exceptions are made for employees with excludable disabilities and medical conditions and for employees with bona fide religious objections.
—Dan Eaton, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Apr. 2022
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“Excludable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/excludable. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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excludable
adjective
ex·clud·able
ik-ˈsklü-də-bəl
: subject to being excluded
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