phaseout

American  

[feyz-out] / ˈfeɪzˌaʊt /

Or phase-out

noun

1. an act or instance of phasing out; planned discontinuation or expiration.

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Etymology

Origin of phaseout

First recorded in 1955–60; noun use of verb phrase phase out

Example Sentences

Tim Steffen, director of advanced planning at Baird, is advising clients who will exceed the income phaseout this year to defer business income into 2026 or else accelerate expenses into this year if possible.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 12, 2025

The income phaseout range—the window in which allowed contributions to Roth IRAs notch down to zero—is between $153,000 and $168,000 for singles and heads of household in 2026.

From Barron's • Nov. 27, 2025

The income phaseout: between $150,000 to $250,000 for joint filers and $75,000 and $175,000 for singles.

From Barron's • Nov. 25, 2025

For 2026, the income phaseout for individuals making Roth IRA contributions begins at $153,000 and vanishes after $168,000.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 13, 2025

Environmental Protection Agency has initiated a 10-year phaseout of PCE in dry cleaning and placed restrictions on its use in other industries.

From Science Daily • Nov. 12, 2025