tax

verb B1

Meaning

To tax means to require someone to pay money to the government based on their income or property.
💡 Be careful not to confuse "tax" with "taxes," which refers to the money itself.

Example Sentences

Do you know how they tax small businesses here ?
The government plans to tax sugary drinks next year .
They do not tax small businesses in this area .
They tax imported goods to protect local businesses .

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