tax·a·ble

[tak-suh-buhl]
adjective
1.
capable of being taxed; subject to tax: a taxable gain.
noun
2.
Usually, taxables. persons, items of property, etc., that are subject to tax.

Origin:
1425–75; late Middle English; see tax, -able

tax·a·bil·i·ty, tax·a·ble·ness, noun
tax·a·bly, adverb
non·tax·a·bil·i·ty, noun
non·tax·a·ble, adjective, noun
non·tax·a·ble·ness, noun
non·tax·a·b·ly, adverb
un·tax·a·ble, adjective
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taxable (ˈtæksəbəl) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj
1.  capable of being taxed; able to bear tax
2.  subject to tax
 
n
3.  (US) (often plural) a person, income, property, etc, that is subject to tax
 
taxability
 
n
 
taxableness
 
n
 
taxably
 
adv

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Example sentences
But the economic damage caused by high tax rates relates to the entire taxable
  income response of high earners.
Gamblers' winnings are entirely taxable while their losses are seldom fully
  deductible.
First, tax revenues fall when workers lose jobs and the taxable income that
  comes with jobs.
These will also reduce your taxable income because this is taken out before you
  pay tax on your salary.
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