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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Amazon is pursuing a $16 million tax break in the city of South Fulton as part of the company’s effort to buy and modernize an existing warehouse off Campbellton Road.
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Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Eligibility for this tax break depends on income.
—Sharon Epperson, CNBC, 21 Jan. 2026
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.
—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
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Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Eligibility for this tax break depends on income.
—Sharon Epperson, CNBC, 21 Jan. 2026
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.
—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
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“Tax break.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tax%20break. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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