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taxable

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈtæksəbəɫ// UK //tˈæksəbəl// tax·able

adj. describing money you earn or things you own that the government can take a percentage of. If an amount is taxable, you must report it when you pay your taxes.

adj. subject to a tax or levy by a government authority. Often describes income, assets, or transactions that meet the legal criteria for taxation.


SIMPLE

Your total salary is taxable income.

CONTEXTUAL

The accountant explained that while some benefits are tax-free, most of the year-end bonus is considered taxable.

COMPLEX

Determining whether a gift constitutes a taxable event often depends on the total value of the transfer and the specific relationship between the donor and the recipient.

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Origin

From tax + -able

Usage

Typically used attributively before nouns like 'income', 'earnings', or 'benefits'.

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