deduction

Example Sentences

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In last year’s tax law, Congress raised the cap for that deduction to $40,000 from $10,000.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

For instance, if you took the standard deduction last year and itemized your deductions this year, the IRS would not look askance.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 23, 2026

That’s because, in addition to being voluntary, as Kleinbard noted, it’s uncapped — unlike, say the deduction of mortgage interest.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026

But by avoiding a sporting sanction such as a points deduction, has the league failed to properly punish one of English football's most serious cheating scandals?

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026

Penelope paced the slippery floor in deep concentration, for her powers of deduction were at full throttle.

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood