taxable

adjective

tax·​able ˈtak-sə-bəl How to pronounce taxable (audio)
1
: subject to being taxed : making one liable to taxation
a taxable amount
a taxable event
2
: that may be properly charged by the court against the plaintiff or defendant in a suit
taxable costs
3
: used as the basis of a tax computation
a taxable period
taxability
ˌtak-sə-ˈbi-lə-tē
noun

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“Taxable.” Merriam-Webster.com Legal Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/legal/taxable. Accessed 12 Oct. 2024.

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