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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121 Police have begun a campaign against car tax dodgers.
122 The government imposed a windfall tax on some industries.
123 His tax affairs are under investigation by the police.
124 Who really stands to gain from these tax cuts?
125 My speciality is international tax law.
126 deductions from your pay for tax, pension contributions, etc.
127 Bankers are quick to condemn retrospective tax legislation.
128 It may put you in a higher tax bracket.
129 These tax forms are very muddling.
130 You pay tax at the basic rate.
131 He received a court summons for non-payment of tax.
132 What do you earn net of tax?
133 There was uproar over the tax increases.
134 The politicians made vague promises about tax cuts.
135 The President promised across-the-board tax cuts if re-elected.
136 The committee has jurisdiction over all tax measures.
137 Accountants know how to play the tax system.
138 These tax cuts are just a pre-election sweetener.
139 Her accountant was good at exploiting tax loopholes.
140 Tax cuts will boost consumer confidence after the recession.
141 Congress hopes the tax cut will jump-start the economy.
142 The tax increases will certainly hit the poor.
143 The total tax burden has risen only slightly.
144 The new tax system is advantageous to higher-rate taxpayers.
145 Husband and wife are assessed separately for tax.
146 Police investigating tax fraud stumbledacross a drugs ring.
147 The government may put an indirect tax on books.
148 The movie star is in prison for tax evasion.
149 You can claim back the tax on your purchases.
150 Charities are exempted from paying the tax .
More similar words: taxpayer.