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 effective tax rate decreased to 6.4% from 13.0%, influenced by a higher mix of tax-exempt income.
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Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
For example, HOAs recognized by the IRS as section 501(c)(4) social welfare organizations (or that claim such status and meet the requirements) may qualify for the tax-exempt entity exemption.
—Jay Adkisson, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
Advertisement Never mind that the idea of making tips tax-exempt has flaws.
—George Skelton, Los Angeles Times, 22 Sep. 2024
Some $45 billion of tax-exempt bonds were issued in September and supply has remained strong in October as issuers pull forward deals before voters head to the polls, Mukherjee wrote.
—Michelle Fox, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2024
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Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
For example, HOAs recognized by the IRS as section 501(c)(4) social welfare organizations (or that claim such status and meet the requirements) may qualify for the tax-exempt entity exemption.
—Jay Adkisson, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
Advertisement Never mind that the idea of making tips tax-exempt has flaws.
—George Skelton, Los Angeles Times, 22 Sep. 2024
Some $45 billion of tax-exempt bonds were issued in September and supply has remained strong in October as issuers pull forward deals before voters head to the polls, Mukherjee wrote.
—Michelle Fox, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2024
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“Tax-exempt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tax-exempt. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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