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deduction

[dih-duhk-shuhn] / dɪˈdʌk ʃən /




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Donors receive no tax deduction for contributions to accounts.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 1, 2026

The likely punishment is uncertain but, according to Premier League rules, City could face a substantial points deduction, a fine or even expulsion from the top division.

From Barron's ● Oct. 1, 2026

That was later reduced to six after an appeal and combined with a further 2-point deduction for a separate offense.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026

In fact, the furthest it has ever gone in disciplinary matters was issuing a 10-point deduction to Everton in 2023 for breaching spending rules.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026

“The sword must lie buried with Martin. You would have little use for the dusty bones of a bygone hero. A simple deduction, even for one as old as I am.”

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques

Employers can donate and let workers fund accounts with payroll deductions.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026

No sanction has yet been decided upon but City could face substantial points deductions, a fine or even expulsion from the top division.

From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026

Possible penalties include massive points deductions and expulsion from the Premier League.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026

In this case, your income before deductions would be roughly $142,000 — your $108,000 salary plus your $34,000 of taxable Social Security — before adding any taxable pension or IRA income.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 30, 2026

There was a horrid ache in his chest from TimeStar’s sharp confession and his own keen deductions.

From "The Last Last-Day-of-Summer" by Lamar Giles




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