tax

[tæks]

Definition:
1. Money that you have to pay to the government so that it can pay for public services.
2. Charge against a citizen's person or property or activity for the support of government.

Use 'tax' in a sentence:

1. A radical overhaul of the tax system is necessary.
2. The government is going slow on tax reforms.
3. He earned his living as a tax collector.
4. You can claim back the tax on your purchases.
5. They did him for tax evasion.
6. Income from sales tax went down.
7. This was not just a tax dodge.
8. This tax should be abolished.
9. The questions did not tax me.
10. Husband and wife are now taxed separately on their incomes.
11. Any interest payments are taxed as part of your income.
12. The tax increases will certainly hit the poor.
13. The new tax laws should act as a stimulus to exports.
14. She can't pay her tax and is facing court action.
15. The new tax provoked a public outcry.
16. My speciality is international tax law.
17. New businesses may qualify for tax remission.
18. Tax can be a minefield for the unwary.
19. He was arrested for tax evasion.
20. The tax cuts will give a much needed boost to the economy.
21. The report argues against tax increases.
22. He owed $20 000 in tax to Uncle Sam.
23. Does the price include tax?
24. They are calling for large spending cuts and tax increases.
25. She spoke in favour of the new tax.
26. They bulldozed the tax through Parliament.
27. The motor industry is rejoicing at the cut in car tax.
28. There are tax breaks for businesses that locate in rural areas.
29. The car is taxed until July.
30. A new tax was imposed on fuel.
31. The problem is currently taxing the brains of the nation's experts (= making them think very hard) .
32. Tax cuts may unbalance the budget.
33. I can see no possible justification for any further tax increases.
34. She's been charged with tax evasion.
35. What expenses can you offset against tax ?
36. He failed to file tax returns for 1982.
37. The measures will lighten the tax burden on small businesses.
38. There is a five-year sunset on the new tax.
39. No-one enjoys paying tax.
40. The new tax is fairer than the old system.
41. I taxed him with avoiding his responsibility as a parent.
42. The government has given top priority to reforming the tax system.
43. His declared aim was to tax the rich.
44. Now they want to tax food!
45. The government intends to go ahead with its tax cutting plans.
46. The new tax will be phased in over two years.
47. I grudge having to pay so much tax.
48. The government failed to keep its promise of lower taxes.
49. Tax is banded according to income.
50. The tax relief will sunset after a year.
51. They are not prepared to give ground on tax cuts.
52. It's £ 7.50, not including tax.
53. People who earn under a certain amount are not liable to pay tax.
54. There is a lack of knowledge about the tax system.
55. These gifts count as income for tax purposes.
56. Our tax regime is one of the most favourable in Europe.
57. He earned a reputation as an expert on tax law.
58. This measure inevitably means higher taxes in the long run.