portion of income

collocation in English

meaningsofportionandincome

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portion
noun[C]
uk
/ˈpɔː.ʃən/us
/ˈpɔːr.ʃən/
a part or share of ...
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income
noun[C or U]
uk
/ˈɪŋ.kʌm/us
/ˈɪn.kʌm/
money that is earned from doing work or received ...
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(Definition ofportionandincomefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Why distribute the undeservedportionofincomeequally?
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Then there is aportionofincomewhich is free from tax.
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We suggest that theportionofincomesupport that is allocated for mortgage repayments be paid to them directly.
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With only one wage earner, the mortgage takes a disproportionateportionofincome, and there is the responsibility of child rearing.
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When somebody puts a portion of his income out of his own disposition for a prolonged period it is wrong that thatportionofincomeshould attract tax.
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It is simply to transfer a substantialportionofincomefrom the pockets of the tenants, many of whom cannot afford it, to the pockets of the landlords.
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Under this act the employees are not taxed on theportionofincomethey agree to receive as deferred compensation rather than direct cash payment.
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Theportionofincomefrom $0 to $2,400 is taxed at 2.56%; from $2,400 to $17,500, at 3.57%; from $17,500 to $27,000, at 5.12%; and income over $27,000, at 6.84%.
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It may be used to state the owner's total return, or just aportionofincome, or exceed the income.
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Zucker never systematically discusses, however, the question of whatportionofincomeshould be equalized.
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