tax-free

adjective

: not taxed
tax-free medical benefits

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Mexico Government Smuggling gasoline and diesel from the United States into Mexico and reselling it tax-free is a huge money-maker for organized crime gangs, including drug cartels. — CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026 When the value of a property rises, Kiyosaki borrows more money against that equity, then treats that loan like tax-free income. — Christopher Cox, Vanity Fair, 26 Aug. 2026 Your best option for tax-free relief is to ask whether your employer offers a direct reimbursement. — Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026 In exchange, your money can grow tax-free, and qualified withdrawals in retirement are tax-free, too. — Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 11 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for tax-free

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“Tax-free.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tax-free. Accessed 30 Aug. 2026.

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tax-free

adjective
: tax-exempt
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