tax-free

UK: ˌtæksˈfriː | US: ˌtæksˈfriː

Definition

  1. adj. exempt from taxation; not subject to taxes

Structure
tax <charge or levy>free <without>
Etymology

The word "tax-free" is a straightforward compound formed by combining "tax" (from Latin taxare, meaning "to assess or charge") and "free" (from Old English frēo, meaning "not in bondage or exempt"). The term emerged in English to describe goods, income, or transactions legally exempt from taxation, reflecting a direct logical construction: "without tax."

Examples

  1. The airport sells tax-free goods to international travelers.

  2. Donations to this charity are tax-free under current laws.

  3. She invested in tax-free municipal bonds for steady income.

  4. The country offers tax-free incentives to attract foreign businesses.

  5. Alcohol is not tax-free in most jurisdictions.