taxable
Americanadjective
noun
adjective
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capable of being taxed; able to bear tax
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subject to tax
noun
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of taxable
late Middle English word dating back to 1425–75; see origin at tax, -able
Example Sentences
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This tax-reduction strategy can keep a surviving spouse’s taxable income and Medicare premiums lower later.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 22, 2026
Then he retired last year at 65, and it threatened to unleash a tidal wave of taxable income.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 2026
Their traditional IRA and taxable account hold dividend-paying stocks that throw off $189,000 in income Earl largely reinvests.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 13, 2026
The 0% long-term capital gains rate applies as long as taxable income stays at or below $98,900 for a married couple in 2026.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 10, 2026
These foreign holdings or “cleruchies” not only put underused land back into taxable cultivation, but also afforded the king what was essentially a countrywide system of garrisons.
From "Circumference" by Nicholas Nicastro
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