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deduction

[dih-duhk-shuhn] / dɪˈdʌk ʃən /




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However, since then, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act was signed into law, giving a temporary enhanced tax deduction for seniors and weighing on Social Security’s overall finances.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

If Saints get promoted, the EFL would not be able to unilaterally apply the penalty in the top flight, but it can recommend to the Premier League board that the deduction is carried over.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

The funds allow people to contribute a chunk of money and take a tax deduction, then donate to charities over time through grant recommendations.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

But while Hammond's challenge was ongoing the CMS obtained interim and final lump sum deduction orders and in December 2020 took £19,269 from his bank account.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

But unluckiest of all was the shooter who completely missed a walker: he faced both a one-point deduction and a lifetime of ribbing.

From "Wringer" by Jerry Spinelli




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