Synonyms for

Taxable

Verb / ˈtæksʌbʌl / Another word for taxable — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

able to be taxed; subject to taxation

Synonyms & similar words

nonexempt nontaxable taxpaying dutiable leviable assessable contributive rateable imposable chargeable imputable liable subject tollable tributable tax-supported tax-financed tax-funded tax-exempted nontaxable

Synonyms by register

Formal

assessable chargeable liable

Informal

on the hook subject to tax

Antonyms

exempt free unburdened non-taxable untaxed privileged

Common collocations

  • taxable income
  • taxable event
  • taxable amount
  • taxable property
  • taxable gain
  • taxable supply
  • taxable entity

Word family

noun taxation
verb tax
adjective taxable
adverb taxingly

Usage note

This adjective describes something that is subject to being taxed. It is commonly used in financial and legal contexts.

Example sentences

  1. My mom says that everything we buy is taxable.
  2. My dad has to pay taxes on the money he earns because it is taxable income.
  3. I learned in school that some items are taxable and some are not.
  4. The government collects money from taxable items.
  5. I don't like paying taxes on things that are taxable.

Quotes

  • The power of taxing people and their property is essential to the very existence of government. - James Madison
  • In this world, nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes. - Benjamin Franklin
  • Taxes are the price we pay for a civilized society. - Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr.

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