Impuesto (en. Tax)

/imˈpu̯es.to/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Fiscal burden imposed by the State on citizens.
The income tax is calculated annually.
El impuesto sobre la renta se calcula anualmente.
Tribute paid for property, sales, or income.
Taxes vary by region.
Los impuestos varían según la región.
Mandatory contribution to the public treasury.
The sales tax is included in the final price.
El impuesto a las ventas se incluye en el precio final.

Etymology

From Latin 'impositus', which means 'put on top'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

tax payment
Obligation to settle contributions to the treasury.
pago de impuestos
tax declaration
Process of informing the State about the income obtained.
declaración de impuestos
income tax
Tax applied to the income of individuals and businesses.
impuesto sobre la renta

Related Words

tribute
Contribution paid to the State.
tributo
rates
Specific taxes on services or products.
tasas
taxation
Set of rules that regulate taxes.
fiscalidad

Slang Meanings

To bleed, in the sense that taxes are very high.
The government is bleeding us with so many taxes.
El gobierno nos está sangrando con tantos impuestos.
Tariff, used in informal contexts.
That store always has an extra charge on the tax.
Esa tienda siempre tiene una tarifa extra en el impuesto.