tax-exempt
adjective
tax-ex·empt
ˌtaks-ig-ˈzem(p)t 
1
: exempted from a tax
2
: bearing interest that is free from federal or state income tax
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But the foundation’s executive committee ignored Kennerly’s recommendation and passed over Cheney — even after others declined the award — citing concerns that, as a possible 2024 presidential candidate, her selection could imperil the group’s tax-exempt status.
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Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2024
The foundation was also temporarily tax-exempt until 1977, due to its charitable and religious nature, according to the documentary.
—Audrey Conklin, Fox News, 7 Apr. 2024
Twenty-five of the last 28 Payton award winners have founded a tax-exempt organization since 1999, when the prize was named for the former Chicago Bears star.
—Wyatt Buchanan, The Arizona Republic, 5 Apr. 2024
The organization, which has been tax-exempt just since January, hasn't yet filed documentation with the Internal Revenue Service that shows all of the people involved.
—Journal Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2024
Ptolemy declared the temples tax-exempt to curry their favor.
—Kate McMahon, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
The suit was dropped, but Synanon could not regain public favor, closing down after the IRS revoked the group’s tax-exempt status in 1982.
—Olivia B. Waxman, TIME, 1 Apr. 2024
The tax-equivalent yield calculation provides a simple framework to compare a tax-exempt bond to a taxable bond.
—Chris Gunster, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
But for tax-exempt hospitals, the financial benefits can be twofold.
MORE: Medical debt in US associated with worse physical and mental health, premature death: Study
Concierge fees provide new revenue directly and serve as a tool to help recruit and retain physicians.
—Phil Galewitz | Kff Health News, ABC News, 29 Mar. 2024
Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2024
The foundation was also temporarily tax-exempt until 1977, due to its charitable and religious nature, according to the documentary.
—Audrey Conklin, Fox News, 7 Apr. 2024
Twenty-five of the last 28 Payton award winners have founded a tax-exempt organization since 1999, when the prize was named for the former Chicago Bears star.
—Wyatt Buchanan, The Arizona Republic, 5 Apr. 2024
The organization, which has been tax-exempt just since January, hasn't yet filed documentation with the Internal Revenue Service that shows all of the people involved.
—Journal Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2024
Ptolemy declared the temples tax-exempt to curry their favor.
—Kate McMahon, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
The suit was dropped, but Synanon could not regain public favor, closing down after the IRS revoked the group’s tax-exempt status in 1982.
—Olivia B. Waxman, TIME, 1 Apr. 2024
The tax-equivalent yield calculation provides a simple framework to compare a tax-exempt bond to a taxable bond.
—Chris Gunster, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
But for tax-exempt hospitals, the financial benefits can be twofold.
MORE: Medical debt in US associated with worse physical and mental health, premature death: Study
Concierge fees provide new revenue directly and serve as a tool to help recruit and retain physicians.
—Phil Galewitz | Kff Health News, ABC News, 29 Mar. 2024
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