tax-free

American

[taks-free] / ˈtæksˌfri /

adjective

tax-exempt.

tax-free British

adjective

not needing to have tax paid on it

tax-free savings schemes

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Etymology

Origin of tax-free

First recorded in 1695–1705; tax + -free

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tax-free

You get a deduction going in, tax-free growth and tax-free withdrawals for qualified medical costs.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 26, 2026

The best scenario is to pay that tax with cash on hand, because then the full amount of the conversion can go into the Roth account to grow tax-free.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 23, 2026

However—and this is key—HSA owners on Medicare can use tax-free withdrawals from their accounts to pay Medicare premiums and copayments, including Irmaa income-based surcharges.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026

And, when a person dies, they can currently transfer this tax-free allowance to a surviving spouse or civil partner which increases the combined threshold for a couple to £650k.

From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026

The Indian tribe sold tax-free tobacco products, and smokers came from miles away to stock up.

From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen

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