allowance
allowance
an amount allowed before tax is paid
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allowance with Russian translation
allowance usage examples
Моя льгота в этом году выше.
My allowance is higher this year.
Она спросила бухгалтера о своей льготе.
She asked the accountant about her allowance.
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allowance belongs to the topic "Taxes and Government Forms". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
allowance synonyms
What's the difference between allowance / tax exemption / deduction / tax break / tax relief
The main term itself; an amount permitted before tax is paid.
You can claim a personal allowance before income tax is calculated.
A rule that removes tax liability for a person, item, or income.
Charities may qualify for tax exemption.
An amount subtracted from income before tax is calculated.
Work-related expenses may be claimed as a deduction.
An informal term for a tax benefit that reduces the amount of tax owed.
The government introduced a tax break for small businesses.
A formal reduction in tax, or help that lowers the tax burden.
You may be eligible for tax relief on pension contributions.
Freedom from a rule, duty, or tax; broader than the tax meaning.
Certain income is exempt from tax under this exemption.
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How to pronounce allowance and what this word means
allowance means allowance. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce allowance
/əˈlaʊəns/
allowance translation
allowance
allowance examples
My allowance is higher this year.
allowance transcription
/əˈlaʊəns/, /əˈlaʊəns/
Questions about this word
allowance meaning: what does it mean?
an amount allowed before tax is paid
allowance pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
allowance is pronounced as /əˈlaʊəns/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
allowance definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
My allowance is higher this year. Translation: Моя льгота в этом году выше.
Is allowance part of Taxes and Government Forms vocabulary?
Yes, allowance can be learned in the Taxes and Government Forms topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is allowance part of Study and Work vocabulary?
Yes, allowance can be learned in the Study and Work topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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