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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

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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

Contributions to health savings accounts, which are tax-deductible, have the same deadline.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 8, 2026

A portion of the contributions are tax-deductible for employers, said Samuel Maron, founder of the Scholars Network.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 13, 2025

Donations are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.�

From Songs of the Ridings by Moorman, Frederic William