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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91 The plan is for a rolling extension of the tax over the next ten years.
92 The minister's statement provides reinforcement for the view that tax cuts are likely in the budget.
93 The Minister gave a strong hint that the government were thinking of introducing tax concessions for mothers.
94 I got into an awful muddle with my tax forms.
95 Shoppers will get a temporary reprieve from the new sales tax.
96 He was earning ￡215 a week before tax: take-home pay, ￡170.
97 If I thought I could get away with it, I wouldn't pay any tax at all.
98 Please give me a breakdown of your income tax totals.
99 They're considering scrapping the tax and raising the money in other ways.
100 It is alleged that he gave false information to the tax authorities.
101 There is a lack of knowledge about the tax system.
102 Tax incentives have been very effective in encouraging people to save and invest more of their income.
103 He is trying to corrupt a tax official with money.
104 The full effects of the new tax have not yet been felt.
105 The new tax and the drop in house values make homeowners feel doubly penalised.
106 Tax cuts provided the stimulus which the slow economy needed.
107 The Government is / are planning new tax increases.
108 He was convicted of filing false income tax returns.
109 Raising income tax is considered politically dangerous.
110 The new tax provoked a public outcry.
111 Britain's tax system takes no account of children.
112 This crossword will really tax your brain.
113 He's griping about his income tax again.
114 Watson was jailed for tax evasion.
115 Congress has enacted a new tax law.
116 We had to incorporate the company for tax reasons.
117 They all voted for the new tax.
118 He called for the reform of capital gains tax.
119 Which tax band do you fall into?
120 The tax office demanded ￡80 000 in back taxes.
More similar words: taxpayer.