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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Limited financial resources reduce women’s taxable income, resulting in smaller contributions to Social Security and public services.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 26, 2026
Because you have higher taxable income thanks to the RMD, up to 85% of your benefit will be taxed.
From Barron's • Jun. 24, 2026
In the real world, almost all retirees have some taxable income, even if it’s just bank account interest.
From Barron's • Jun. 24, 2026
“But going forward, nonresidents remain taxable on U.S. real-estate gains and certain other source items.”
From MarketWatch • Jun. 17, 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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