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deduction

[dih-duhk-shuhn] / dɪˈdʌk ʃən /




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There’s evidence that many more people than expected are claiming the deduction.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

“There is simply no depreciation deduction available to apply at the moment of a Roth conversion, regardless of what investments are inside either the Traditional IRA or the Roth IRA,” says Dorf.

From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026

Southampton argued that Luton's deduction - which was for entering administration and illegal payments to players - had "no comparable revenue at stake" like the Championship play-off final.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

Southampton fan Cameron said he expected expulsion from the play-offs was a strong possibility, but felt the four point deduction for next season in addition was too much.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

There is nevertheless a nagging suspicion among some astronomers that all may not be right with the deduction, from the red shifts of galaxies via the Doppler effect, that the universe is expanding.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan




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