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tax-free

American  
[taks-free] / ˈtæksˌfri /

adjective

  1. tax-exempt.


tax-free British  

adjective

  1. not needing to have tax paid on it

    tax-free savings schemes

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of tax-free

First recorded in 1695–1705; tax + -free

Example Sentences

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In a note Monday, UBS analyst John Hodulik said “any M&A would likely take time in order to preserve the tax free nature of the spin.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 30, 2026

"This is all my money and donors' money. This is tax free," Trump said.

From Barron's • Jun. 16, 2026

Once they hit 65 years old, they can withdraw their money 100% tax free for medical care; if they withdraw for any other reason, they pay standard income tax.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

Mr Soames said he would support changes in tax law to encourage more investment, arguing that the current annual £20,000 allowance to put cash that can earn interest tax free did little to help growth.

From BBC • Jul. 8, 2025

As to your observations concerning the principle of tax-exempt issues, I believe the Government acted wisely, considering all the elements of the situation, in making its first great war issue, the Liberty Loan, tax free.

From War Taxation Some Comments and Letters by Kahn, Otto Hermann

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