property tax

noun

Synonyms of property taxnext
: a tax levied on real or personal property

Examples of property tax in a Sentence

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Far from unfairly penalizing longtime homeowners, state property tax laws do the exact opposite. Max Taves, Mercury News, 20 Jan. 2026 The caucus wants to deliver a much as $700 extra to middle-income households by expanding an income tax credit that offsets a portion of municipal property tax costs. Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 19 Jan. 2026 Next week, the Platte County Commission will discuss placing a ballot measure before voters in April to approve the Homestead Property Tax Credit Program, which would limit property tax bills from increasing by more than 5% annually, according to Scott Fricker, the presiding commissioner. Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 18 Jan. 2026 By comparison, commercial property tax revenue in the Loop decreased by 10% to 15% in the same time period. Madeline King, Chicago Tribune, 16 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for property tax

Word History

First Known Use

1808, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of property tax was in 1808

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“Property tax.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/property%20tax. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.

Legal Definition

property tax

noun
: a tax levied on real or personal property (as by a municipality) compare excise, income tax

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