tax-free

[ taks-free ]

adjective

1. tax-exempt ( def 1 ).

tax-free

adjective

1. not needing to have tax paid on it

   tax-free savings schemes

Word History and Origins

Origin of tax-free¹

First recorded in 1695–1705; tax + -free

Example Sentences

He has proposed making tipped income tax-free, abolishing tax on social security payments and shaving corporation tax.

From BBC

Anyone who dies before the age of 75 can usually pass on what is left of their pension savings tax-free as a lump sum, or an income.

From BBC

There is a lot to unpick - from farmers relying on passing on large family farms inheritance tax-free to the scrapping of non-domicile arrangements raising £5bn in one year.

From BBC

He is concerned about rumours that there might be a cap on the amount of money you can hold tax-free in an ISA in the Budget.

From BBC

Do we really think piling up debt so billionaires can live tax-free helps America?

From Salon