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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But the measure has run into complications in the Senate, including questions about whether its property tax relief component is workable for area school districts, residents and the team itself. Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026 The notice said SpaceX, which is controlled by Musk, is seeking a property tax abatement agreement from the county. Katie Tarasov,lora Kolodny, CNBC, 6 May 2026 People are allowed to appeal property tax reassessments. Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 4 May 2026 Also in response to the surge, the county granted a temporary two-month extension for the first half of 2026 property tax payments. Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 4 May 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 10 May. 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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