deductable

deductable

English

Etymology

    From deduct + -able.

    Pronunciation

    • (UK) IPA(key): [dɪˈdʌktəbəɫ], [dɪˈdʊktəbəɫ]

    Adjective

    deductable

    1. Alternative spelling of deductible.
      • 1903, Encyclopædia of Accounting, volume 3, page 329:
        The two amounts of tax so found would give the total tax deductable from a yearly payment falling due at 15th May 1902.
      • 1980, Kenya National Assembly Official Record (Hansard), Jun 19 - Nov 13, page 421,
        One very important point which has arisen is the whole question of the credits; the allowances; marriage allowance and child allowance which are deductable from income before one is taxed.
      • 1993, J. P. Makeham, L. R. Malcolm, The Farming Game Now, page 106:
        Farmers′ wages and personal costs are taxable not deductable. Deductable depreciation costs include costs of plant, equipment and structures which gradually wear out.

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