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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The department said the proposals designed to support Iowa farmers and strengthen rural communities include a tax break for rural veterinarians and zoning protections for agritourism operations.
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Donnelle Eller, Des Moines Register, 8 Jan. 2026
Several rules apply to car loan interest deduction While many car buyers will be thrilled to get a tax break on their car loan interest, figuring out who actually qualifies could prove to be excruciatingly painful.
—Susan Tompor, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
The project, developed by EdgeConnex, was supported by a tax break from the Development Authority of Fulton County.
—Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 7 Jan. 2026
This tax break, moreover, is not granted automatically—providers are required to apply for it, and the process can be confusing.
—Lauren Hilgers, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
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Donnelle Eller, Des Moines Register, 8 Jan. 2026
Several rules apply to car loan interest deduction While many car buyers will be thrilled to get a tax break on their car loan interest, figuring out who actually qualifies could prove to be excruciatingly painful.
—Susan Tompor, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
The project, developed by EdgeConnex, was supported by a tax break from the Development Authority of Fulton County.
—Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 7 Jan. 2026
This tax break, moreover, is not granted automatically—providers are required to apply for it, and the process can be confusing.
—Lauren Hilgers, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
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 12 Jan. 2026.
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