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tax-exempt; tax-free; non-taxable
Not subject to taxation. Used for goods, services, income, or transactions that are exempt from tax by law.
Usage
Common in financial, tax, and shopping contexts. In Japan, 非課税世帯 (tax-exempt households — those whose income is too low to be taxed) often qualifies for government assistance. For foreign tourists, 免税 (duty-free) is the term used at shops.
Common collocations
- 非課税所得 (non-taxable income)
- 非課税世帯 (tax-exempt household)
- 非課税枠 (tax-exempt allowance/bracket)