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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This tax break, moreover, is not granted automatically—providers are required to apply for it, and the process can be confusing.
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Lauren Hilgers, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
Several speakers during the public comment portion of the meeting argued that a massive commercial real estate tax break that shortchanges the schools would be inconsistent with the will of Kansas City voters, who earlier this year approved a $474 million school bond with 85% of the vote.
—David Hudnall, Kansas City Star, 23 Dec. 2025
The strategic fund also approved the company for a five-year tax break, worth nearly $250,000, known as a State Essential Services Assessment exemption.
—Jc Reindl, Freep.com, 18 Dec. 2025
The governor has been careful to frame his proposal as relief for permanent Florida residents — not a tax break for investors or second-home owners.
—Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 18 Dec. 2025
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Lauren Hilgers, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
Several speakers during the public comment portion of the meeting argued that a massive commercial real estate tax break that shortchanges the schools would be inconsistent with the will of Kansas City voters, who earlier this year approved a $474 million school bond with 85% of the vote.
—David Hudnall, Kansas City Star, 23 Dec. 2025
The strategic fund also approved the company for a five-year tax break, worth nearly $250,000, known as a State Essential Services Assessment exemption.
—Jc Reindl, Freep.com, 18 Dec. 2025
The governor has been careful to frame his proposal as relief for permanent Florida residents — not a tax break for investors or second-home owners.
—Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 18 Dec. 2025
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“Tax break.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tax%20break. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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