A compulsory financial charge or some other type of levy imposed upon a taxpayer by a governmental organization in order to fund government spending and various public expenditures.

The government increased the income tax to fund new infrastructure projects.

A strain or heavy demand.

The constant travel was a tax on his health.

taxverb

taxing

Gerund

taxed

Past Simple

taxed

Past Participle

taxing

Gerund

/tæks/

Translations

облагать налогом

The government decided to tax luxury goods.

Правительство решило облагать налогом предметы роскоши.

Definitions

To impose a financial charge or levy upon a person or property by a government authority.

The government decided to tax luxury goods at a higher rate.

To make heavy demands on someone's resources or abilities.

The long hours at work began to tax her energy and patience.

Synonyms

taxadjective

Definitions

Relating to or concerned with taxes or taxation; used before another noun to indicate a connection with tax.

The company provides specialized advice on tax matters.

taxpast participle

Definitions

Subject to taxation; on which a tax has been levied.

Taxed income must be reported on the return.