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deduction

[dih-duhk-shuhn] / dɪˈdʌk ʃən /




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Is the deduction having its intended effect, by rewarding people for working more?

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

“There is simply no depreciation deduction available to apply at the moment of a Roth conversion, regardless of what investments are inside either the Traditional IRA or the Roth IRA,” says Dorf.

From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026

If Saints get promoted, the EFL would not be able to unilaterally apply the penalty in the top flight, but it can recommend to the Premier League board that the deduction is carried over.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

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

Her brow furrowed in concentration; anyone who knew her would recognize it as a sign that her powers of deduction were in use.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood




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