tax-free

adjective

: not taxed
tax-free medical benefits

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Qualified Roth withdrawals are tax-free, and there are no RMDs during the original owner’s lifetime. — Liz Weston, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026 But the demonstrations could weigh on tourism and therefore tax-free purchases, which account for around 20% of LVMH's revenue in France, Thozet said. — Hugh Leask, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2026 While the paydays are still well short of those in the men’s league, clubs are luring foreign players with tax-free salaries and expat perks. — semafor.com, 23 Oct. 2026 Post-Brexit duties and administration, rising employment costs and the loss of tax-free shopping for international visitors have all affected the business. — Luke Leitch, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for tax-free

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tax-free

adjective
: tax-exempt
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