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tax-sheltered

American  
[taks-shel-terd] / ˈtæksˌʃɛl tərd /

adjective

  1. having or relating to protection from taxation through the use of a tax shelter.


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Whatever is left is in tax-sheltered accounts that would go to the kids and be highly taxed as opposed to our tax rate.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 6, 2026

West says he has seen “precious little evidence” that advisers are using them predominantly in tax-sheltered accounts.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026

I experienced many years of poverty, but as soon as things improved, I began putting small amounts into a tax-sheltered retirement fund.

From MarketWatch ● May 15, 2026

At 65, thanks to tax-sheltered, compounded returns at 6 percent a year, her account was worth $558,931.73.

From New York Times ● Feb. 25, 2023

For truly long-term investing, using automatic deductions in a workplace tax-sheltered account is a wise strategy, especially if you can get matching contributions from your employer.

From New York Times ● Feb. 25, 2023

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