Buwis (en. Tax)

/bu-wis/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A mandatory contribution to the state from individuals or businesses.
Workers are required to pay tax on their income.
Ang mga manggagawa ay kinakailangang magbayad ng buwis sa kanilang kita.
Any form of fee imposed by the government on citizens.
Taxes are crucial for maintaining public services.
Ang mga buwis ay mahalaga para sa pagpapanatili ng mga serbisyong pampubliko.
The portion of income or property of a person that must be given to the government.
Businesses must declare their tax at the end of the year.
Dapat ipahayag ng mga negosyo ang kanilang buwis sa dulo ng taon.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin word 'taxare' meaning 'to impose a tax'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

income tax
The tax imposed on the income of individuals and businesses.
buwis sa kita
property tax
The tax imposed based on the value of properties.
buwis sa ari-arian

Related Words

revenue
The total income of the government from taxes and other sources.
revenue
financing
Management of funds derived from taxes.
financing

Slang Meanings

tax
I hope there’s no additional tax next year!
Sana walang dagdag na buwis next year!
money that goes to the government
Just think of it as money that goes to the government from your salary.
Isipin mo na lang, parang sukli sa gobyerno ang sweldo mo.
money drain
The tax is like a money drain, it never ends!
Parang kita bleeder 'yung tax, walang katapusan!
life-draining tax
Life is draining here, especially with the taxes.
Buwis-buhay ang buhay dito, lalo na sa mga tax.
public expenditure
Just think, all your earnings just go to public expenditure when tax season comes.
Isipin mo, lahat ng kita mo, puro gasto ng bayan pagdating ng tax season.