tax break

noun

: a lower tax rate than other people have
People with small children are being given a tax break.

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Property taxes and interest on mortgages and home-equity loans are deductible up to certain caps, providing a huge (and treasured) tax break. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 2 Oct. 2026 Both gubernatorial candidates – Republican Vivek Ramaswamy and Democrat Amy Acton – pushed for the tax break. — Matt Egan, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2026 Don’t sell simply for a tax break Tax-loss harvesting may not make sense for everyone. — Sharon Epperson, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026 The owner, The Benjamin Companies, is seeking an agricultural tax break. — Larry Seward, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for tax break

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“Tax break.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tax%20break. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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