on benefits
idiom
British
: receiving money from the government because of a low income or lack of income
a family on benefits
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The new senior deduction of up to $6,000 will help offset federal taxes on benefits at tax time.
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Lorie Konish, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2026
There is some tax on benefits for married taxpayers who make $108,321 to $144,320; singles or heads of household who make $84,491 to $120,490; and married taxpayers filing separately who make $54,161 to $72,160.
—Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 19 Dec. 2025
Women veterans are encouraged to use VA communication channels—including Women Veterans Call Center and dedicated coordinators at every VA medical center—for guidance on benefits and care.
—Associate News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2025
Republicans and Democrats blamed each other for the weeks-long impasse, while some federal employees worked without pay and SNAP nutritional assistance recipients lost out on benefits.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 13 Nov. 2025
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Lorie Konish, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2026
There is some tax on benefits for married taxpayers who make $108,321 to $144,320; singles or heads of household who make $84,491 to $120,490; and married taxpayers filing separately who make $54,161 to $72,160.
—Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 19 Dec. 2025
Women veterans are encouraged to use VA communication channels—including Women Veterans Call Center and dedicated coordinators at every VA medical center—for guidance on benefits and care.
—Associate News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2025
Republicans and Democrats blamed each other for the weeks-long impasse, while some federal employees worked without pay and SNAP nutritional assistance recipients lost out on benefits.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 13 Nov. 2025
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“On benefits.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20benefits. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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