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deduction

deduction

115 3.0
An amount taken away from a total, for example from pay
  • noun
  • /dɪˈdʌkʃən/
translation icon : deducción
  • In addition, the home mortgage tax deduction provides an incentive to build and occupy larger homes.
  • tax deductions
  • payroll deductions
  • mortgage deduction

So that's just a question of did that expense deduction or credit exist.

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Examples

  • You can reduce your taxable income by claiming a deduction for your business expenses.

  • OK, You understand a tax deduction is not a tax credit.

  • Such giving makes a tax deduction available to those giving the funds.

    Academic text (1996)
  • That is a tax deduction.

  • So today I can announce the Super deduction for the next two years.

  • We nearly doubled the standard deduction for everyone.

  • My accountant will write it off as a tax deduction.

  • Ontario: An additional 25 percent deduction for large firms and 35 percent for small firms.

    Academic text (1993)
  • Companies will be able to use some of the same credits and deductions they use to reduce their regular corporate tax bills.

  • Business losses are known as net operating losses, and net operating loss generally occurs when your tax deductions exceed your taxable income.

Synonyms

discount
vsdeduction
260 1.0

A lower price offered for something, often shown as a percent

is subtraction from a total, not specifically a sale price change
tax break
vsdeduction
  • Specialized
98 3.0

A smaller tax people or companies must pay to encourage certain activities

is any amount subtracted from a total, not only incentive measures
exemption
vsdeduction
  • Formal
27 5.1

A fixed tax deduction that reduces the tax someone must pay for themselves or for people they support

is any subtracted amount, not only fixed allowances for people
tax deduction
vsdeduction
  • Specialized
22 3.4

An expense or amount you can subtract from your income to lower your tax

is the general term used for an amount taken from a total
subtraction
vsdeduction
11 1.1

Taking one number away from another to find the difference

is the money or amount taken away rather than the operation itself
tax write-off
vsdeduction
  • US
6 3.8

An amount you can subtract from your income to reduce the tax you pay

is any amount subtracted from a total, not only tax items
price reduction
vsdeduction
3 2.0

Making goods or services cheaper

is subtraction from totals, not only changes to selling prices
business deduction
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1 4.0

An amount a business can subtract from its income before paying taxes for money spent running the business

covers subtractions from any total, not only business income
entertainment deduction
vsdeduction
  • Formal
7.3

A rule that lowers the tax a business pays for some meals and client events within set limits

is a general subtraction that applies across money types
tax depreciation
vsdeduction
  • Specialized
5.8

An amount a business subtracts from taxes each year for a machine or building

is a general subtraction, not tied to spreading cost over time

Antonyms

293 1.4

The act of putting one thing with another

Compounds

tax deduction
  • Specialized
22 3.4

An expense or amount you can subtract from your income to lower your tax

An amount a business can subtract from its income before paying taxes for money spent running the business

A rule that lowers the tax a business pays for some meals and client events within set limits

How Much

relief
  • Specialized
51 7.7
rebate
42 3.5
exemption
  • Formal
27 5.1
deduction
115 3.0
allowance
  • Specialized
20 3.3

Surface Forms

deduction singular
deductions plural

Morphology

deduction = deduce (semi-transparent) = de + duct + ion

While the derivation from 'deduce' is clear, the specific financial meaning of 'deduction' as a subtraction is not directly obvious.

Etymology

Deduction also means an amount taken away because it comes from the same Latin parts de- ('from') and ducere ('to lead'), giving the idea of 'leading away'. That image of taking something away makes it easy to see why a deduction is an amount subtracted from a total.