Meaning & Definition of Tax in English
English⟶
Tax
/tæks/
noun
1. Charge against a citizen's person or property or activity for the support of government
synonym:
- tax,
- taxation,
- revenue enhancement
verb
1. Levy a tax on
- "The state taxes alcohol heavily"
- "Clothing is not taxed in our state"
synonym:
- tax
2. Set or determine the amount of (a payment such as a fine)
synonym:
- tax,
- assess
3. Use to the limit
- "You are taxing my patience"
synonym:
- tax,
- task
4. Make a charge against or accuse
- "They taxed him failure to appear in court"
synonym:
- tax
Examples of using
The government is considering tax cuts.
It doesn't make much sense to me that I have to pay more income tax than you even though you make more money than I do.
The opposition party put forward a bill to reduce income tax.