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flat tax

noun

Synonyms of flat taxnext
: proportional tax

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But a flat millage rate does not necessarily mean a flat tax bill. — Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 15 Sep. 2026 In general, personal income tax is rather low, around 15 percent flat tax rate. — Tax Notes Staff, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026 After those 11 years, a flat tax rate is applied to certain foreign income. — Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 15 June 2026 Over those eight years, Iowa slowly compressed it down to a flat tax. — Matthew Stolle, Twin Cities, 23 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for flat tax

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First Known Use

1952, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of flat tax was in 1952

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“Flat tax.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flat%20tax. Accessed 19 Sep. 2026.

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