tax-free

adjective

: not taxed
tax-free medical benefits

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For example, a Roth conversion may push you into an IRMAA bracket, but the long-term tax benefits of a Roth—tax-free withdrawals and no RMDs—could offset the costs. — Miranda Marquit, Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 Sep. 2026 The outdoor retailer’s participation in state tax-free events and through its MyAcademy Rewards loyalty and credit card program also gave consumers the ability to access deeper values that were available during their bts shopping trips. — Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2026 Mexico Government Smuggling gasoline and diesel from the United States into Mexico and reselling it tax-free is a huge money-maker for organized crime gangs, including drug cartels. — CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026 When the value of a property rises, Kiyosaki borrows more money against that equity, then treats that loan like tax-free income. — Christopher Cox, Vanity Fair, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for tax-free

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tax-free

adjective
: tax-exempt
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