Synonym: assessment, burden, duty, encumber, levy, load, oppress, strain, tariff, toll. Similar words: taxpayer. Meaning: [tæks] 
n. charge against a citizen's person or property or activity for the support of government. v. 1. levy a tax on 2. set or determine the amount of (a payment such as a fine) 3. use to the limit 4. make a charge against or accuse.
n. charge against a citizen's person or property or activity for the support of government. v. 1. levy a tax on 2. set or determine the amount of (a payment such as a fine) 3. use to the limit 4. make a charge against or accuse. 
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31 The new property tax law won't directly affect us.
32 The government has slapped more tax on cigarettes.
33 Charities are non-profit-making organizations and get tax relief.
34 He's been charged with tax fraud.
35 He is in prison for tax evasion .
36 The new tax sparked a wave of public protest.
37 The tax authorities have been harrying her for repayment.
38 The government decreed that a new tax beimposed.
39 Father is trying to figure out his tax.
40 Unfortunately the tax will linger on until April.
41 They levy a tax on him.
42 Do you pay less tax if you're self-employed?
43 She's claiming a 100% tax rebate.
44 He already pays 40% tax on his income.
45 He's been accused of tax evasion.
46 Purchase tax was not payable on goods for export.
47 Some MPs want to abolish the tax altogether.
48 People on a high income should pay more tax.
49 The rich were the main beneficiaries of the tax cuts.
50 The President remains obdurate on the question of tax cuts.
51 He gets tax relief because he supports his old mother.
52 The senator has been in the spotlight recently since the revelation of his tax frauds.
53 The government is expected to lay an additional tax on us by the end of the year.
54 She can't pay her tax and is facing court action.
55 The authorities conducted an extensive investigation into his tax affairs.
56 Eventually the government was forced to bow to public pressure and reform the tax.
57 Today they'll consider tax breaks for businesses that create jobs in inner cities.
58 The new tax laws should act as a stimulus to exports.
59 The government acceded to public pressure to review the tax.
60 Top salaries are liable for a higher rate of tax.
More similar words: taxpayer.