tax-deductible
adjective
: allowed to be subtracted from the total amount of a person's income before calculating the tax he or she is required to pay : allowable as a deduction from taxes
a tax-deductible donation
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Rates are often lower than unsecured loans, and interest may be tax-deductible depending on how the funds are used.
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Kevin Cerveny,
Kansas City Star,
15 June 2026
The donation must be one that would otherwise be fully tax-deductible under standard charitable contribution rules.
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Matthew F. Erskine,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Fine print on the flyer noted that campaign contributions are not tax-deductible and directed supporters to the Bailey for Illinois campaign fund’s website for more information.
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Dan Petrella,
Chicago Tribune,
30 May 2026
Event donations and participation are tax-deductible.
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Ace The Stigma Foundation,
Charlotte Observer,
27 May 2026
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Kevin Cerveny,
Kansas City Star,
15 June 2026
The donation must be one that would otherwise be fully tax-deductible under standard charitable contribution rules.
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Matthew F. Erskine,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Fine print on the flyer noted that campaign contributions are not tax-deductible and directed supporters to the Bailey for Illinois campaign fund’s website for more information.
—
Dan Petrella,
Chicago Tribune,
30 May 2026
Event donations and participation are tax-deductible.
—
Ace The Stigma Foundation,
Charlotte Observer,
27 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for tax-deductible
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“Tax-deductible.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tax-deductible. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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