English

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 l5th 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.

See also

• deduct
• deductible