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allowance

allowance

Meaning of allowance

an amount allowed before tax is paid

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British English/əˈlaʊəns/
American English/əˈlaʊəns/
Russian transcription[lʲɡoˈta]
allowance
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allowance with Russian translation

allowance usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Моя льгота в этом году выше.

My allowance is higher this year.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Она спросила бухгалтера о своей льготе.

She asked the accountant about her allowance.

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allowance belongs to the topic "Taxes and Government Forms". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

allowanceльгота
childребёнок
studentстудент
examэкзамен
homeworkдомашняя работа
gradeоценка
onlineонлайн

allowance synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between allowance / tax exemption / deduction / tax break / tax relief

🇬🇧English
allowance

льгота — an amount allowed before tax is paid

B1Rarely

My allowance is higher this year.

Моя льгота в этом году выше.

A
🇬🇧English
allowance

The main term itself; an amount permitted before tax is paid.

B1Very Often

You can claim a personal allowance before income tax is calculated.

Вы можете заявить на личную льготу перед расчётом подоходного налога.

T
🇬🇧English
tax exemption

A rule that removes tax liability for a person, item, or income.

B1Often

Charities may qualify for tax exemption.

Благотворительные организации могут иметь налоговое освобождение.

D
🇬🇧English
deduction

An amount subtracted from income before tax is calculated.

B1Very Often

Work-related expenses may be claimed as a deduction.

Расходы, связанные с работой, можно заявить как вычет.

T
🇬🇧English
tax break

An informal term for a tax benefit that reduces the amount of tax owed.

B1Often

The government introduced a tax break for small businesses.

Правительство ввело налоговую льготу для малого бизнеса.

T
🇬🇧English
tax relief

A formal reduction in tax, or help that lowers the tax burden.

B1Often

You may be eligible for tax relief on pension contributions.

Вы можете иметь право на налоговую льготу по пенсионным взносам.

E
🇬🇧English
exemption

Freedom from a rule, duty, or tax; broader than the tax meaning.

B1Very Often

Certain income is exempt from tax under this exemption.

Некоторые виды дохода освобождены от налога по этой льготе.

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How to pronounce allowance and what this word means

allowance translation: льгота. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce allowance

/əˈlaʊəns/

allowance translation

льгота

allowance examples

My allowance is higher this year.

allowance transcription

/əˈlaʊəns/, /əˈlaʊəns/

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allowance meaning: what does it mean?

an amount allowed before tax is paid

allowance pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

allowance is pronounced as /əˈlaʊəns/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

allowance definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

My allowance is higher this year. Translation: Моя льгота в этом году выше.

Is allowance part of Taxes and Government Forms vocabulary?

Yes, allowance (льгота) can be learned in the Taxes and Government Forms topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is allowance part of Study and Work vocabulary?

Yes, allowance (льгота) can be learned in the Study and Work topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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