tax-free
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of tax-free
Example Sentences
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There is also an estate-planning consideration: Roth assets would provide our children with tax-free distributions, whereas traditional retirement accounts could create a tax burden.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 2, 2026
Think of it as a “Roth IRA on steroids”: The ultrawealthy are pouring billions of dollars into private-placement life insurance, a customizable insurance contract that allows unlimited investments to grow tax-free.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 30, 2026
“By moving some of your traditional IRA to a Roth, you can allow that money to continue growing tax-free for as long as you choose, serving as a valuable source of tax-free income in retirement.”
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 25, 2026
And since houses can be bequeathed tax-free, having a valuable property can help homeowners who want to leave something to the next generation.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 25, 2026
Delaware wasn’t the capital of anything except tax-free shopping.
From "The First State of Being" by Erin Entrada Kelly
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