tax-exempt
adjective
tax-ex·empt
ˌtaks-ig-ˈzem(p)t 
1
: exempted from a tax
2
: bearing interest that is free from federal or state income tax
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The Internal Revenue Service is also considering revoking Harvard's tax-exempt status, sources told ABC News earlier this month.
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Arthur Jones Ii, ABC News, 28 Apr. 2025
The tax-exempt organization also was sued by former Pedal Ahead manager Rodrigo Rodriguez, who alleged he was fired after raising questions about compliance and other records the organization sent to the state.
—Jeff McDonald, Mercury News, 28 Apr. 2025
As the May 15 filing deadline approaches, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is urging tax-exempt organizations to review filing requirements and avoid common mistakes that could result in penalties or loss of tax-exempt status.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Apr. 2025
Ed Chaney, a lawyer who advises tax-exempt organizations, said some of his private foundation clients have even stopped giving to causes singled out by the Trump organization.
—Hayley Cuccinello,robert Frank, CNBC, 25 Apr. 2025
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Arthur Jones Ii, ABC News, 28 Apr. 2025
The tax-exempt organization also was sued by former Pedal Ahead manager Rodrigo Rodriguez, who alleged he was fired after raising questions about compliance and other records the organization sent to the state.
—Jeff McDonald, Mercury News, 28 Apr. 2025
As the May 15 filing deadline approaches, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is urging tax-exempt organizations to review filing requirements and avoid common mistakes that could result in penalties or loss of tax-exempt status.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Apr. 2025
Ed Chaney, a lawyer who advises tax-exempt organizations, said some of his private foundation clients have even stopped giving to causes singled out by the Trump organization.
—Hayley Cuccinello,robert Frank, CNBC, 25 Apr. 2025
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“Tax-exempt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tax-exempt. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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