Accounting Dictionary

Tax Exempt

Tax exempt means the income is not subject to tax.

Maria who is in the 20% tax bracket earned $100 interest on her bank account and $1000 interest on tax exempt municipal bonds. Her tax bill is $20 (.20 x100). She does not have to pay tax on the interest she earns on tax exempt bonds.

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