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Not capable of being returned in restitution or repayment.

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Usage examples (27)
  • Note that these tax credits are "nonrefundable," meaning that taxpayers can't get more back in credits than they pay in federal income tax.
  • Most tax credits are nonrefundable, meaning they simply zero out a tax bill.
  • I know that the fee is "nonrefundable" but is there a way I can fight to get it back?
  • And like its European inspiration, Ryanair, the company takes the word "nonrefundable" very literally.
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