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deduction

[dih-duhk-shuhn] / dɪˈdʌk ʃən /




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The funds allow people to contribute a chunk of money and take a tax deduction, then donate to charities over time through grant recommendations.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

The GOP legislation known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which was signed into law in 2025, created a temporary federal income-tax deduction for tips, in effect from 2025 to 2028.

From MarketWatch • May 14, 2026

A points deduction could be imposed, though Boro will question if that is sufficient should Saints get promoted to the Premier League.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

The independent disciplinary commission has all powers open to it - from just issuing a fine, to a points deduction to even removing Southampton from the play-offs.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

There were a lot of numbers and words like deduction and revenue and net.

From "Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus" by Dusti Bowling




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