as in to subtract
to take away (an amount or number) from a total
after deducting taxes, what's left is your net pay for the week
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Recent Examples of deduct
Under the new law, research costs can be deducted immediately, and in some cases retroactively for research costs going back to 2022.
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Paul Egan, Freep.com, 24 July 2025
The tax advantages are especially what make the investment case more compelling because business owners who use boats for legitimate business purposes can deduct depreciation over seven years, maintenance expenses, fuel costs, equipment purchases, and docking fees.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 23 July 2025
Starting this year, taxpayers can also deduct a larger portion of their state and local taxes when filing their federal income taxes, which means homeowners can write off more of their property taxes.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 July 2025
Initially, businesses could deduct interest expenses up to 30% on EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 29 July 2025
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Paul Egan, Freep.com, 24 July 2025
The tax advantages are especially what make the investment case more compelling because business owners who use boats for legitimate business purposes can deduct depreciation over seven years, maintenance expenses, fuel costs, equipment purchases, and docking fees.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 23 July 2025
Starting this year, taxpayers can also deduct a larger portion of their state and local taxes when filing their federal income taxes, which means homeowners can write off more of their property taxes.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 July 2025
Initially, businesses could deduct interest expenses up to 30% on EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 29 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deduct
subtract
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This created a template by which Alpha Centauri B’s light could then be subtracted out from the precious images of Alpha Centauri A.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
7 Aug. 2025
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Imports are subtracted from U.S. growth. ◾ Consumers are happier: Both consumer confidence and sentiment continued to climb in July, recovering from their April lows.—
Jim Sergent,
USA Today,
2 Aug. 2025
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“Deduct.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deduct. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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