often attributive
1
a
: a charge usually of money imposed by authority on persons or property for public purposes
b
: a sum levied on members of an organization to defray expenses
2
: a heavy demand
taxed; taxing; taxes
1
: to levy a tax on
2
: to make onerous and rigorous demands on
the job taxed her strength
4
: to assess or determine judicially the amount of (costs in a court action)
5
obsolete
: to enter (a name) in a list
there went out a decree … that all the world should be taxed—
Luke 2:1 (King James Version)
Luke 2:1 (King James Version)
taxer
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Noun
The decision was made to raise taxes.
He was accused of evading taxes.
What was your income before taxes?
What is the amount of tax to be paid?
What was your income before tax?
Verb
He believes in taxing the rich to give to the poor.
You are taxed according to your income.
puzzles that tax your brain
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Quartz Bot, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
Last week, bond yields surged on expectations that President-elect Donald Trump’s plans to lower tax rates, increase tariffs and reduce regulation could ultimately lead to higher U.S. government debt and inflation, along with faster economic growth.
—Alex Veiga, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 19 Nov. 2024
The federal government already taxes sales of guns and ammunition.
—David A. Lieb, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2024
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Noun
The company maintains a tax holiday for a subsidiary in the APAC region, which contributed to a lower effective tax rate of 13.7% for the year.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
Last week, bond yields surged on expectations that President-elect Donald Trump’s plans to lower tax rates, increase tariffs and reduce regulation could ultimately lead to higher U.S. government debt and inflation, along with faster economic growth.
—Alex Veiga, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
Verb
Combat sports can be mentally taxing, with fighters often experiencing performance anxiety and stress.
—Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 19 Nov. 2024
The federal government already taxes sales of guns and ammunition.
—David A. Lieb, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2024
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“Tax.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tax. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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tax
2 of 2 noun1
: a charge usually of money set by authority on persons or property for public purposes
2
: something (as an effort or duty) that makes heavy demands : strain
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