write off

Example Sentences

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The family is waiting to hear from their insurance company but they fear the van, which was recovered after an anonymous tip-off to police, is a write-off.

From BBC

You have to meet certain income criteria, and certain sources of income, deductions, or write-offs will make you ineligible.

From Los Angeles Times

And what made them all the sweeter is that they came with a tax write-off.

From Salon

The issue came up for discussion in a meeting earlier this week when some members wanted to sue the banks for the write-off, but the association decided not to take any action, the person added.

From Reuters

U.S. oil and gas subsidies include provisions ranging from incentives for domestic production, write-offs and deductions tied to foreign production and income, and approved accounting methods that can reduce the stated taxable value of assets.

From Reuters