deduction

[dih-duhk-shuhn] / dɪˈdʌk ʃən /

NOUN

conclusion, understanding

Synonyms

STRONG

answer assumption cogitation consequence consideration contemplation corollary deliberation derivation finding illation inference judgment meditation musing opinion ratiocination reasoning reflection result rumination speculation thinking thought

WEAK

concluding inferring mulling pondering sequitur

Antonyms

STRONG

cause disdain disregard ignorance neglect reality source truth

WEAK

confusion

NOUN

something subtracted

Synonyms

STRONGEST

abatement allowance credit discount rebate reduction tax write-off write-off

STRONG

abstraction cut decrease decrement depreciation diminution dockage excision removal subtraction withdrawal

Antonyms

STRONGEST

increase

STRONG

development enlargement expansion growth

WEAK

addition rise

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From April, sole traders who earn more than £50,000 will be required to use MTD to record their business expenses and tax deductions.

From BBC

By subletting to him at a lower-than-market rent, you may be limiting some tax deductions.

From MarketWatch

Because of the change, foundations and tax advisers last month began contacting their donors and clients to ensure their mailed gifts qualify for a 2025 income-tax deduction.

From The Wall Street Journal

It’s levied annually by individual cantons on all residents, at rates reaching up to about 1% of net worth, after deductions and exclusions for certain categories of assets.

From Los Angeles Times

Remember: Automate as much of your saving and investing as possible to make it easier to succeed, including all the deductions you can make from your paycheck.

From MarketWatch

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