disposable income
noun
: income that is left after paying taxes and for things that are essential, such as food and housing
I don't have enough disposable income to buy such luxuries.
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When asked last week about measures to boost disposable income, senior economic planning officials still had no specific measures to share.
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Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 26 Jan. 2026
For 2025 returns filed in 2026, there are standard deduction increases that could affect the calculations the IRS makes when reviewing your disposable income for installment agreements or offers in compromise.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
Under federal rules, employers can take up to 15% of your disposable income.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 12 Jan. 2026
Employers can withhold up to 15% of a borrower’s disposable income, according to federal rules.
—Tiffani Jackson, Sacbee.com, 8 Jan. 2026
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Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 26 Jan. 2026
For 2025 returns filed in 2026, there are standard deduction increases that could affect the calculations the IRS makes when reviewing your disposable income for installment agreements or offers in compromise.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
Under federal rules, employers can take up to 15% of your disposable income.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 12 Jan. 2026
Employers can withhold up to 15% of a borrower’s disposable income, according to federal rules.
—Tiffani Jackson, Sacbee.com, 8 Jan. 2026
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“Disposable income.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disposable%20income. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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