tax-deductible

American  

[taks-di-duhk-tuh-buhl] / ˈtæks dɪˌdʌk tə bəl /

adjective

1. noting an item the value or cost of which is deductible from the gross amount on which a tax is calculated.

---

tax-deductible British  

adjective

1. (of an expense, loss, etc) legally deductible from income or wealth before tax assessment

---

Example Sentences

It was an easier thing to fundraise for because he could raise money in tax-deductible donations, which is different than a political donation.

From Slate • May 7, 2026

These nonprofits don’t have to pay federal taxes and can receive tax-deductible donations.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

The Feb. 28 check for the fundraising gala was described in emails as a tax-deductible donation to the century-old Hollywood charity founded by Mary Pickford, Charlie Chaplin and others.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 16, 2026

The arrangement has attracted some bad actors, which can raise money from tax-deductible donations with little oversight.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 10, 2025

These meetings cost the BAC anywhere from $6,000 to $12,000 or more, paid out of the dues of members ... which have been judged tax-deductible by the Internal Revenue Service....

From The Invisible Government by Smoot, Dan