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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The bill seeks to provide a tax break to homeowners by increasing commercial tax rates. — Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 4 June 2026 Cities across the state are warning that sweeping property tax cuts could lead to severe budget shortfalls and dramatic cuts to municipal services if voters say yes in November to a tax break. — Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 11 June 2026 Over the past several weeks, residents have criticized council members for clearing the way for Nebius, voting down two incumbent council members in April over their votes for the tax break package. — Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 25 June 2026 At the same time, prosecutors say, Ghomi was reporting nearly no actual income on his tax returns, and in seven different years claimed the Earned Income Tax Credit, a tax break for low-to-moderate income workers and families. — Sean Emery, Oc Register, 3 June 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 8 Jul. 2026.

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