Especially, the sum laid upon specific things, as upon polls, lands, houses, income, etc.; as, a land tax; a window tax; a tax on carriages, and the like.
A sum imposed or levied upon the members of a society to defray its expenses.
A task exacted from one who is under control; a contribution or service, the rendering of which is imposed upon a subject.
A disagreeable or burdensome duty or charge; as, a heavy tax on time or health.
To subject to the payment of a tax or taxes; to impose a tax upon; to lay a burden upon; especially, to exact money from for the support of government.
Return : The return which the Inland Revenue may require you to send to them. This return would include details of all of your income and gains for a tax year as well as any claims for tax reliefs and allowances.
Charge levied by a governmental unit on income, consumption, wealth, or other basis.
Direct tax is paid from income (e.g. PAYE and company tax). Indirect tax is levied on sales (e.g. GST and excise duties).
A charge imposed by and payable to a governmental body for a public purpose.
A government levy based on the market price of products and services that are sold.
The amount of money charged by different levels of government for public services.
A governmental assessment charged for property value, income,transactions, etc.
A charge imposed by authority on persons or property for public purposes.
A mandatory payment to the government in order to fund government services.
Airlines are responsible for the collection of the 6.25% Federal U.S. Government Tax on Air Freight. The tax applies to all forms of Intra-US cargo, i.e., freight, express, small package and mail that originates at one point and terminates at another within the U.S., including Alaska and Hawaii. The tax is applicable to the basic weight rate, excess valuation charges and the surcharge for transportation of Hazardous Materials. The tax is not applicable to the portion flown over international waters or over Canada.
Compulsory payment of a percentage of income, property value, etc., for the support of a government. Included within this definition are: Progressive Tax A tax structure where people who earn more are charged a higher percentage of their income (e.g., the federal income tax). Proportional Tax A tax structure where all people pay about the same percentage of their incomes in taxes (e.g., a flat rate tax). Regressive Tax A tax structure where people who earn more pay a smaller percentage of their income in taxes (e.g., sales taxes).
A percentage of the selling price that is given to the government which is used to regulate consumption of the item in question, or to feed other government programs. (See luxury tax, gas guzzler tax, sales tax, or tire tax)
charge against a citizen's person or property or activity for the support of government
levy a tax on; "The State taxes alcohol heavily"; "Clothing is not taxed in our state"
make a charge against or accuse; "They taxed him failure to appear in court"
an enforced proportionate burden, charge, or contribution exacted by the state or its municipal subdivisions for the support of government in the discharge of its various functions
an involuntary fee or, more precisely, "unrequited payment", paid by individuals or businesses to a government (central or local)
a pecuniary contribution levied by competent auth- ority in order to provide funds to insure the service of the State
A tax is a government-charged fee on income, capital gain, property, asset, or financial transaction.
An enforced charge imposed on persons, property and income, that is used to support the government.
Is the charge for taxation based on profits
The money people and businesses give to the government so the government can build roads, open schools, and do many other things.
Base The unit of value to which the tax rate is applied to determine the tax due. For property taxes, the tax base is the assessed valuation; for income taxes, the net taxable income. Tenant Contributions All costs that are a pro rata responsibility of the tenant over and above the contract rent specified in the lease, such as area maintenance.
A governmental levy on income, such as income tax, or privileges, such as franchise tax.
Enforced charge exacted of persons, corporations and organizations by the government to be used to support government services and programs.
Fee levied by government against property owners
A contribution for the support of a government required of persons, groups, or businesses. There are many different kinds of taxes including income, sales, state. local, federal taxes.
A compulsory financial charge imposed by governments on such things as income, goods and property for use in public spending and administration. Also known as taxation. See also: Income tax
Tax as applied to real estate is an enforced charge imposed on persons, property, or income to be used to support the State. The governing body in turn utilizes the funds in the best interest of the general public.
A payment exacted on persons, corporations and other economic entities by a government to help pay for government operations or to discourage the consumption of the goods or services taxed by raising their cost. Taxes are distinguished by their compulsory character and by the lack of correlation between the amount paid and the value of the public services financed by the taxes to the taxpayers. See also: Border Tax Adjustments, Direct Tax, Excise Tax, Indirect Tax, Road Tax, Sales Tax, Tariff, Value Added Tax
Compulsory charges levied by a governmental unit for the purpose of raising revenue. Taxes should be distinguished from special assessments, which are levied according to the actual benefits derived, and from fees, which must bear a reasonable relation to the costs of administration or regulation, and are imposed under a government's police power. Tax revenues are used to pay for services or improvements provided for the general public benefit.
Tax is the amount you legally owe the government. Most taxpayers use either the Tax Table or the Tax Rate Schedules to calculate their income tax. However, there are special methods if your income includes any capital gains, lump-sum distributions, farm income, or investment income over $1,500 for children under age 14.
A charge on income and real estate to be used for services provided by town, county, city, state, or federal government.
a governmental charge that is not a price for a good or service
A required contribution used for the support of a government. Most taxpayers use either the Tax Table or the Tax Rate Schedules to calculate their income tax. However, there are special methods if your income includes any capital gains, lump-sum distributions, farm income, or investment income over $1,500 for children under age 14.
1. To strain or push to the point of exhaustion. 2. To levy an assessment against, usually by government powers. Unpaid taxes usually form a special lien on property owned by the taxpayer, ahead of registered mortgages. 3. The money charged as an assessment.
Rumor has it that the government will raise the consumption tax to 10%.
Based upon the cost of the vehicle. Contributed to the government for continuation of services. Amount varies from state to state. Some states also place additional taxes on certain types of vehicles. i.e. Luxury tax for cars over a set value, "Gas Guzzler" tax for larger vehicles and SUV's.
money which must be paid to the government according to income, property, goods bought, etc.
money people are required to pay government that is used to provide public goods and services.
A contribution for the support of a local, state or federal government required of persons, groups or businesses within the domain of that government.
This is a compulsory charge levied by a governmental unit against the wealth of a person, natural or corporate.
A percentage of income earned by individuals and businesses that is paid to the government.
A percentage of the final sales price that is required to be paid to local, state, and/or federal government entities.
A percentage of your salary that is deducted and given to the government. The level of deduction depends upon the salary you earn. Individuals and companies have to pay tax.
A charge levied upon persons or things by a government.
A compulsory contribution legally exacted from persons, corporations, and other organizations by a government, for the support of government and the maintenance of public services.
The Government takes tax from working people in order to pay for all the services it provides, such as hospitals, schools, social security, defence, etc. The Scottish Parliament has the right to increase or decrease the basic rate of tax in Scotland by 3%.
Money that is paid to government for the running of administration and improvements to public roads and buildings, such as state hospitals. There are many different forms of tax including VAT, income tax and capital gains tax.
A payment to federal, state, and/or local governments based on the sales price of a product, on worker income , or on other property and activities.
The contribution required of persons, groups, or businesses within a governmental jurisdiction for the support of governmental programs. Springtime brings a flood of questions about State taxes.
taxable event taxable income
A tax (also known as a "duty") is a financial charge or other levy imposed on an individual or a legal entity by a state or a functional equivalent of a state (e.g. tribes, secessionist movements or revolutionary movements). Taxes could also be imposed by a subnational entity. Taxes consist of direct tax or indirect tax, and may be paid in money or as corvée labor.