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surtax


sur·tax

noun \ˈsər-ˌtaks\

Definition of SURTAX

1
: an extra tax or charge
2
: a graduated income tax in addition to the normal income tax imposed on the amount by which one's net income exceeds a specified sum

First Known Use of SURTAX

1881

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