deduction

[dih-duhk-shuhn] / dɪˈdʌk ʃən /

NOUN

conclusion, understanding

Synonyms

STRONG

answer assumption cogitation consequence consideration contemplation corollary deliberation derivation finding illation inference judgment meditation musing opinion ratiocination reasoning reflection result rumination speculation thinking thought

WEAK

concluding inferring mulling pondering sequitur

Antonyms

STRONG

cause disdain disregard ignorance neglect reality source truth

WEAK

confusion

NOUN

something subtracted

Synonyms

STRONGEST

abatement allowance credit discount rebate reduction tax write-off write-off

STRONG

abstraction cut decrease decrement depreciation diminution dockage excision removal subtraction withdrawal

Antonyms

STRONGEST

increase

STRONG

development enlargement expansion growth

WEAK

addition rise

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And if you are running a business, various changes brought about under the act will increase your available tax deductions for 2025, possibly drastically.

From MarketWatch

Tax-filing season is officially open this year — and taxpayers age 65 and older may get an additional $6,000 deduction when they file a return.

From MarketWatch

If you’re taking the standard deduction, none of these things matter.

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For the 2026 tax year, withholding tables have been changed, but it’s up to you to file a new W-4 tax withholding form to get the benefit of the new deductions in your paycheck.

From The Wall Street Journal

In some states, there may be deductions for affiliated state 529s.

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