taxable

[ tak-suh-buhl ]

/ ˈtæk sə bəl /

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adjective

capable of being taxed; subject to tax: a taxable gain.

noun

Usually taxables. persons, items of property, etc., that are subject to tax.

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Origin of taxable

late Middle English word dating back to 1425–75; see origin at tax, -able

OTHER WORDS FROM taxable

tax·a·bil·i·ty, tax·a·ble·ness, nountax·a·bly, adverbnon·tax·a·bil·i·ty, nounnon·tax·a·ble, adjective, noun

non·tax·a·ble·ness, nounnon·tax·a·bly, adverbun·tax·a·ble, adjective

Words nearby taxable

tawny pipit, tawpie, taws, tawse, tax, taxable, taxaceous, taxation, taxation without representation, Taxation without representation is tyranny, tax avoidance

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How to use taxable in a sentence

These stimulus checks will decrease for households with 2019 adjusted gross income—that is, federally taxable income—above $75,000 per individual or $150,000 per qualified couple.
Still waiting for your second stimulus check? How to track down your money|Lee Clifford|January 11, 2021|Fortune
Both rounds were based on an individual’s or a couple’s 2019 adjusted gross income, also known as federally taxable income.
Democrats plan to use Senate win to pass $2,000 stimulus checks|Lance Lambert|January 7, 2021|Fortune
When any loan is forgiven, the IRS normally regards it as taxable income, but the CARES Act specified that would not be the case with PPP loans.
PPP borrowers get the tax break the IRS tried to cancel|Geoffrey Colvin|December 23, 2020|Fortune
For instance, some blame menstrual inequity on the tampon tax—the fact that state and local governments consider tampons and pads to be luxury items and therefore taxable.
Why business must help end ‘period poverty’ for women in America|jakemeth|December 10, 2020|Fortune

Normally when a loan is forgiven, it becomes taxable income in the eyes of the IRS.
The IRS effectively canceled the tax break that made PPP loans so valuable|Geoffrey Colvin|December 7, 2020|Fortune
Item 10 “Taxable refunds”… $1.98 at Safeway for a half gallon of milk that was past its sell-by date.
Up to a Point: I Do My Own Taxes With No Help, Except From a Couple of Bloody Marys|P. J. O’Rourke|April 15, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Item 8a “Taxable interest”… I find my interest in many things waning these days.
Up to a Point: I Do My Own Taxes With No Help, Except From a Couple of Bloody Marys|P. J. O’Rourke|April 15, 2014|DAILY BEAST
To simplify things a bit, the government today doesn't treat employer health insurance as taxable income.
Learn to Love the Cadillac Tax|Justin Green|May 29, 2013|DAILY BEAST
The United States collects corporate income tax on all the taxable income of companies headquartered in the United States.
Congress to Grill Apple CEO About Taxes|Megan McArdle|May 21, 2013|DAILY BEAST
The overwhelming majority of taxable sales are local, however, and will be for the foreseeable future.
Why is Amazon Supporting an Internet Sales Tax?|Megan McArdle|May 6, 2013|DAILY BEAST
It was also ordered that all taxable property in a township in which a Negro school was situated should be taxed for its support.
The Journal of Negro History, Volume 5, 1920|Various
Even the Turk would not slaughter his taxable cattle if they were not guilty of indulging in aspirations after freedom.
Satan's Invisible World Displayed or, Despairing Democracy|W. T. Stead
Admission by complimentary ticket is not taxable if no indirect payment is a condition of such admission.
The New Gresham Encyclopedia|Various
It seems that much trouble had been experienced in determining who were taxable in the colony.
History of the Negro Race in America From 1619 to 1880. Vol 1|George W. Williams
Gov. Shirley was required to inform the House of Representatives as to the different kinds of taxable property.
History of the Negro Race in America From 1619 to 1880. Vol 1|George W. Williams

British Dictionary definitions for taxable

taxable

/ (ˈtæksəbəl) /

adjective

capable of being taxed; able to bear tax

subject to tax

noun

(often plural) US a person, income, property, etc, that is subject to tax

Derived forms of taxable

taxability or taxableness, nountaxably, adverb

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