tax-free allowance

Income without levy

A tax-free allowance is the portion of income or assets exempt from taxation.

Most countries set a threshold below which earnings aren't taxed: The personal tax-free allowance rose to £12,570.

Similar allowances exist for gifts, inheritance, and capital gains.

Also called a tax exemption or personal allowance.

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