tax-free

[taks-free]

adjective

1. tax-exempt.

tax-free

adjective

1. not needing to have tax paid on it

   tax-free savings schemes

Word History and Origins

Origin of tax-free¹

First recorded in 1695–1705; tax + -free

Example Sentences

Since Roth contributions are taxed on the way in, they are tax-free on the way out.

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Workers "sacrifice" a higher salary, but receive a tax-free sum into their pot, with each pay cheque.

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Other possible announcements on Wednesday include lowering the tax-free allowance for cash Isas and changes to stamp duty.

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Separately, the amount of money that can be saved tax-free each year in a cash Isa is likely to be cut in the Budget.

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For 2026, you can contribute up to $7,500 a year, and here’s the magic: Every dollar of growth is completely tax-free.

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