tax break

noun

: a lower tax rate than other people have
People with small children are being given a tax break.

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But starting in 2026, there’s also a charitable tax break for filers who don’t itemize, worth up to $1,000 for single filers and $2,000 for married couples. — Kate Dore, Cfp®, Ea, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2026 Others who move to Florida after that date would be able to claim the higher tax break after five years. — Romy Ellenbogen Herald, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2026 The request includes a nearly $15 million tax break to help cover the cost of preserving 39 of 539 apartments — about 7% of those units — at rents below market rate for 99 years, according to documents filed with Invest Atlanta. — Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 16 Sep. 2026 From tax credit to retirement match The saver’s credit has been around since 2002, offering a tax break to low- and moderate-income workers who contribute to retirement accounts. — Bydavid Schepp, Encyclopedia Britannica, 11 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for tax break

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“Tax break.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tax%20break. Accessed 4 Oct. 2026.

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