nontaxable

adjective

non·​tax·​able ˌnän-ˈtak-sə-bəl How to pronounce nontaxable (audio)
: not liable to taxation : not taxable
nontaxable income
nontaxable insurance benefits

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Is there anything in the wings at the IRS that will provide some guidance as to the taxable or nontaxable (ha-ha) nature of that lump sum? — Liz Weston, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Oct. 2025 Depending on the different kinds of contributions, withdrawals may contain a mix of taxable and nontaxable money. — Jessica Dickler,greg Iacurci, CNBC, 5 June 2026 The money supports districts with nontaxable federal land, such as those on Native American reservations. — Kayla Huynh, jsonline.com, 11 Nov. 2025 Reaching a nontaxable position is possible in many cases, but the details and documentation are particularly important. — Robert W. Wood, Forbes.com, 6 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for nontaxable

Word History

First Known Use

1827, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of nontaxable was in 1827

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nontaxable
non-tax-paid
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“Nontaxable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nontaxable. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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