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deductible
(redirected from deductibles)

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de·duct·i·ble  (d-dkt-bl)
adj.
That can be deducted, especially with respect to income taxes: deductible expenses.
n.
1. Something, such as an expense, that can be deducted, as for income-tax purposes.
2. A clause in an insurance policy that exempts the insurer from paying an initial specified amount in the event that the insured sustains a loss.

de·ducti·bili·ty n.

deductible
Adjective
1. capable of being deducted
2. US tax-deductible
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.deductible - (taxes) an amount that can be deducted (especially for the purposes of calculating income tax)
revenue enhancement, tax, taxation - charge against a citizen's person or property or activity for the support of government
amount, amount of money, sum, sum of money - a quantity of money; "he borrowed a large sum"; "the amount he had in cash was insufficient"
2.deductible - a clause in an insurance policy that relieves the insurer of responsibility to pay the initial loss up to a stated amount
clause, article - a separate section of a legal document (as a statute or contract or will)
Adj.1.deductible - acceptable as a deduction (especially as a tax deduction)
revenue enhancement, tax, taxation - charge against a citizen's person or property or activity for the support of government
nondeductible - not allowable as a deduction


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For one thing, high deductibles make it more difficult for people to get needed care.
Consumer-directed health savings accounts, whose lower premiums and higher deductibles appeal to employers and the young and healthy, are expected to grow rapidly over the next two years after a slow start.
But many feel in order for them to catch on, companies will have to use some of those savings to offset employee deductibles.
 
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