Deductible Definition & Meaning

deductible
adjective
  1. acceptable as a deduction (especially as a tax deduction)
noun
  1. (taxes) an amount that can be deducted (especially for the purposes of calculating income tax)
  2. a clause in an insurance policy that relieves the insurer of responsibility to pay the initial loss up to a stated amount

"Deductible" in song lyrics

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  • "Tax deductible"
    Apathy & Celph Titled f/ Phil Da Agony, Rugged, Tzaizm — Drink Specials
  • "finance charge tax deductible"
    AOL — AOL
  • "is burglar alarm tax deductible"
    AOL — AOL

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