tax-exempt
adjective
tax-ex·empt
ˌtaks-ig-ˈzem(p)t 
1
: exempted from a tax
2
: bearing interest that is free from federal or state income tax
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Clothing, backpacks and school supplies have to be under $100 to be tax-exempt, and delivery and transportation charges are counted as part of the total sales price.
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Tasha Tsiaperas, Axios, 8 Aug. 2024
The Gift of Grace — a registered nonprofit with the state of Colorado, but not a 501(c) tax-exempt organization — raises money each year to host holiday parties for children with special needs and provide money for kids with disabilities to participate in extracurricular activities.
—Elizabeth Hernandez, The Denver Post, 7 Aug. 2024
Congressional condemnation came swiftly; the day after the announcement, a House bill was proposed that would end the PGA Tour’s unique ability to operate as a federal tax-exempt charity.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 23 July 2024
The building maintains tax-exempt status as a charitable military organization, though Idaho statute says any revenues from business activities unrelated to the organization’s core mission could lead to reassessment and possible fees.
—Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 13 July 2024
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Tasha Tsiaperas, Axios, 8 Aug. 2024
The Gift of Grace — a registered nonprofit with the state of Colorado, but not a 501(c) tax-exempt organization — raises money each year to host holiday parties for children with special needs and provide money for kids with disabilities to participate in extracurricular activities.
—Elizabeth Hernandez, The Denver Post, 7 Aug. 2024
Congressional condemnation came swiftly; the day after the announcement, a House bill was proposed that would end the PGA Tour’s unique ability to operate as a federal tax-exempt charity.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 23 July 2024
The building maintains tax-exempt status as a charitable military organization, though Idaho statute says any revenues from business activities unrelated to the organization’s core mission could lead to reassessment and possible fees.
—Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 13 July 2024
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“Tax-exempt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tax-exempt. Accessed 2 Oct. 2024.
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