Pronunciation: [ʌntˈakst] (IPA) 
The word "untaxed" is spelled with the letters u-n-t-a-x-e-d. In IPA phonetic transcription, it is written as /ʌnˈtækst/. The first syllable is pronounced with a short "u" sound, followed by a stressed "tak" sound. The final "ed" is pronounced as "t" because the word is inflected in the past tense. "Untaxed" means that something has not been subjected to taxation, such as income or property.
The term "untaxed" refers to the absence of taxes or the exemption from taxation. It describes a situation where certain income, assets, transactions, or entities are not subject to any form of taxation by a government or tax authority.
When income is labeled as "untaxed," it means that it is exempt from income tax, such as certain types of government welfare benefits, municipal bond interest, or certain retirement account contributions. Similarly, "untaxed assets" could refer to possessions, investments, or capital that are not subject to taxation, such as certain types of real estate, charitable trusts, or personal items. In some cases, certain transactions can also be regarded as "untaxed" when they are not subjected to sales tax, excise tax, or value-added tax.
The term "untaxed" can also be used to describe entities or organizations that are exempt from paying taxes, such as certain non-profit organizations, religious institutions, or governmental entities. These entities are typically established for public or charitable purposes and are granted special tax exemptions to encourage their activities.
However, it is important to note that the term "untaxed" should not be confused with tax evasion, which refers to the illegal act of deliberately avoiding or evading taxes. Instead, "untaxed" generally signifies an exempt or non-taxable status granted by law to specific income, assets, transactions, or entities.
Not charged with taxes; not accused.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
The word "untaxed" is derived from the prefix "un-" and the verb "tax".
The prefix "un-" is of Germanic origin and is used to negate or reverse the meaning of a word. It can be traced back to the Old English prefix "un-" or "un-" which also meant "not" or "opposite". Over time, this prefix was integrated into various words of Old English and later Middle English origins.
The verb "tax" has its roots in the Latin word "taxare", meaning "to assess" or "to appraise". It originally referred to the assessment or imposition of a financial charge or levy on a person or entity. This Latin word was adopted into Old French as "taxer" before becoming the English verb "tax" in the Middle English period.
