tax free vs free tax

Both "tax free" and "free tax" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "Tax free" is the more common and natural way to describe something that is exempt from taxes. On the other hand, "free tax" is less common and may sound awkward to native English speakers.

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tax free

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to describe something that is exempt from taxes.

Use "tax free" to describe products, services, or income that are not subject to taxation. It is a common term used in marketing and finance.

Examples:

This store sells tax-free goods for tourists.
The interest on municipal bonds is tax free.
The company offers tax-free savings accounts.
The event promises a tax-free shopping experience.
Investing in this fund provides tax-free dividends.

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Your jealousy isn't tax free.
They could give me five years salary, tax free, and it wouldn't put a dent in my problem.
Article 6(4) of the Act concerns three items in the balance sheet of the company: 'tax free reserves', 'special reserves', and 'amounts intended to increase the share capital'.
The Greek authorities consider that the exemption from tax of one part of the tax free reserves of Hellenic Shipyards (approximately EUR 43 million) cannot be deemed to create a profit equal to 10 % of the amounts written off for the company.
It is very doubtful if this line will even survive if tax free shopping is abolished.
Will the Commission be introducing special measures to ensure that important lines of communication, which are already supported by the EU, will survive the abolition of tax free shopping if there are particular reasons to do so?
For three hours work, tax free?
For who sells the smugglers the tobacco and the millions of cigarettes tax free?
And best of all, it's all charity, so it's tax free.
We agreed on a fee $1000 guarantee, tax free
And best of all, it's all charity, so it's tax free.
It is unacceptable to have separate shops selling tax free goods to the 'EU elite' who are already taxed at a low level on their salaries.
He was making, on average a week, $150,000 - tax free of course.
Firstly, I would like to say that I am not a particularly strong supporter of tax free shopping per se, but I am quite concerned about the consequences of abolishing it.
May I just say that there are many regions which will have the same problems when tax free shopping disappears and we would like to act as the mouthpiece for what will happen in these regions.
Mr President, there is increasing public concern that parliamentarians receive extra tax free income because of their high allowances.
It's low risk, steady return and tax free.
When tax free shopping is abolished, there will be consequences, there is no point in closing our eyes to this.
Starting with the bad news, 30 June 1999 could perhaps be the last day on which people who travel between Member States will be able to purchase duty-free goods such as specialty items, crafts, luxury articles, alcohol, and tobacco in tax free shops.
- Just 'cause I didn't say 'tax free'?

Alternatives:

duty free
VAT free
exempt from taxes
without tax
no tax

free tax

This phrase is correct but less common in English. It can be used in specific contexts to emphasize that the tax is free of charge.

While less common, "free tax" can be used to emphasize that the tax itself is free, such as in promotional or legal contexts.