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tax year

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noun

  1. a period of twelve months used by a government as a basis for calculating taxes

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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For the current tax year, for example, couples earning up to $24,800 in taxable income will owe 10% of it in federal personal income tax.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

From April, taxpayers with more than £50,000 of gross income from self-employment or rental income in the 2024-25 tax year will need to comply with Making Tax Digital rules which will replace self assessment.

From BBC • Jan. 30, 2026

For the 2026 tax year, withholding tables have been changed, but it’s up to you to file a new W-4 tax withholding form to get the benefit of the new deductions in your paycheck.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 25, 2026

New temporary deductions for the 2025 tax year include a $6,000 senior deduction, up to $25,000 for qualified tips, and up to $12,500 for overtime pay.

From Barron's • Jan. 23, 2026

A donor-advised fund is a charitable account where you deduct your contribution in the current tax year, but you can distribute the funds as you please.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 19, 2025

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