Definition

This term describes expenses that cannot be subtracted from taxable income when calculating taxes.

Example

The new tax law made many business expenses nondeductible, increasing the overall tax burden for companies.

Conversation

I just found out that my gym membership is nondeductible for taxes.

Really? I thought gym expenses could be deducted sometimes.

Yeah, it's frustrating because I expected to save a bit.

That does sound annoying; maybe check if there are other deductions you can claim.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Nondeductible → It is formed from "non-" (meaning not) and "deductible" (from Latin "deducere", meaning to lead away or subtract). The word "nondeductible" means not able to be subtracted or not eligible for deduction.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('non-') being applied to something that can be 'subtracted' ('deducere') — that's why nondeductible means it cannot be subtracted.

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