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Blanchett, 44 years old, instead keeps his family’s investments in accounts that will incur capital-gains taxes when he sells.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

A new England shirt priced at £104.99 would also incur £17.50 worth of VAT.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

It may also mean traders are hedging their risk—offsetting long positions with short ones to ensure they don’t incur big losses if oil reverses.

From Barron's • Mar. 21, 2026

In addition, “lower-income respondents and respondents with disabilities are more likely to go without care and incur debt due to health care costs,” the researchers said.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 13, 2026

I calculated finally that my savings would be able to meet all the costs I might incur, and in addition, might stretch to the purchase of a new costume.

From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro