B1noun 1K

Tax

🇬🇧 UK /["/tæks/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/tæks/"]/

Meaning of Tax

money that you have to pay to the government so that it can pay for public services. People pay tax according to their income and businesses pay tax according to their profits. Tax is also often paid on goods and services.

In simple words: Money that people pay to the government.

Tax in a sentence

• Everyone has to pay tax on their income each year.
• The government increased the sales tax to fund infrastructure projects.
• After filing her taxes, she realized she was eligible for a refund.
• Many people are unhappy about the new property tax regulations.
• In some countries, the value-added tax is included in the prices of goods.
• To avoid paying too much tax, he hired an accountant to help him with deductions.
• She feels that the tax system is unfair to lower-income families.
• Communities often rely on local tax revenue to fund schools and services.
• The tax deadline is approaching, and many are still unprepared to file.
• Some investments are tax-exempt, which can be beneficial for savers.

How to use Tax

Use 'tax' in contexts related to finance and government. It's appropriate in discussions about income, sales, or property, but might sound out of place in casual conversations unrelated to finances.

Grammar pattern

tax + object

Memory hint

Think of 'tax' like a ticket you pay for being part of a country.

Related words

Collocations with Tax

• high
• low
• direct
• pay
• owe
• charge
• go up
• increase
• rise
• payer
• preparer
• authority/​authorities
• after tax
• before tax
• in tax
• for tax purposes
• the rate of tax
• inspector of taxes

Synonyms for Tax

• levy
• tariff
• duty
• charge

Opposites of Tax

• subsidy
• exemption

Common mistakes with Tax

• Confused with 'tack', say 'tack' instead of 'tax'.
• Using 'taxes' as singular instead of plural.
• Forgetting to include a specific type of tax, like 'income tax' when needed.

Frequently asked questions about Tax

What does Tax mean?

Money that people pay to the government.

What is the definition of Tax?

money that you have to pay to the government so that it can pay for public services. People pay tax according to their income and businesses pay tax according to their profits. Tax is also often paid on goods and services.

How do you use Tax in a sentence?

Everyone has to pay tax on their income each year.

Can you give another example of Tax?

The government increased the sales tax to fund infrastructure projects.

What are synonyms for Tax?

Common alternatives include levy, tariff, duty, charge.

What is the opposite of Tax?

Opposite meanings include subsidy, exemption.

What words go with Tax?

It commonly pairs with high, low, direct, pay, owe, charge, go up, increase, rise, payer, preparer, authority/​authorities, after tax, before tax, in tax, for tax purposes, the rate of tax, inspector of taxes.

What are common mistakes when using Tax?

Confused with 'tack', say 'tack' instead of 'tax'. Using 'taxes' as singular instead of plural. Forgetting to include a specific type of tax, like 'income tax' when needed.

How do you pronounce Tax?

US: /["/tæks/"]/, UK: /["/tæks/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Tax?

Use 'tax' in contexts related to finance and government. It's appropriate in discussions about income, sales, or property, but might sound out of place in casual conversations unrelated to finances.

What CEFR level is Tax?

"Tax" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.