A compulsory financial charge or some other type of levy imposed upon a taxpayer by a governmental organization in order to fund various public expenditures. noun
The government increased the income tax to fund public healthcare.
Sales tax is added to the price of goods and services at the point of sale.
To impose a tax on an individual or entity, requiring them to pay a portion of their income or value of goods to the government. verb
The city decided to tax sugary drinks to discourage excessive consumption.
The government plans to tax carbon emissions to combat climate change.
To make heavy demands on someone's resources or abilities. verb
The long hours at work began to tax her energy and patience.
The complex project taxed his problem-solving skills to the limit.