taxes
n. C / Un. money that you must pay to the government. This money is used to pay for public things like schools, roads, and hospitals.
n. compulsory financial contributions levied by a government on workers' income and business profits, or added to the cost of some goods and services. Used to fund public expenditure.
The government uses our taxes to build new roads.
Many citizens feel that their local taxes are too high given the poor quality of public transportation.
Economists argue that progressive taxes, where higher earners pay a larger percentage of their income, are essential for reducing wealth inequality within a developing nation.
See tax.
See taxis.
Usually plural when referring to the general system or multiple types of levies; singular when referring to a specific duty.
The government needs more taxsThe government needs more taxesNouns ending in -x require -es to form the plural.