surtax

noun

sur·tax | \ ˈsər-ˌtaks

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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

Examples of surtax in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Single filers would pay a surtax of 9.65 percent above $1 million, then 10.3 and 10.9 percent, respectively, at income above the other two levels. — Kyle Smith, National Review, "New Yorkers Lose as Cuomo Spends Big to Save His Neck," 5 Apr. 2021 House Republicans stood in unified opposition to the surtax increase. — From Usa Today Network And Wire Reports, USA TODAY, "Smithsonian exhibit, summer camp boom, turn on the lights: News from around our 50 states," 10 Mar. 2021 Once exceeding $1 billion, an additional 1% annual surtax would be added. — Sarah Midkiff, refinery29.com, "Why Are So Many People Upset About Elizabeth Warren’s Millionaire Tax?," 2 Mar. 2021 That potentially could push them into a higher tax bracket or increase the amount of Social Security benefits included in gross income or increase the Medicare premium surtax, also known as IRMAA. — Bob Carlson, Forbes, "Little-Known Rules And Strategies For Required Minimum Distributions From IRAs," 26 Feb. 2021 Either pay the higher taxes to government or make a donation in the amount of the surtax to qualified 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations. — Star Tribune, "Readers Write: Raising taxes, warring sides of the GOP, aging well," 3 Feb. 2021 Former Vice President Joe Biden is proposing a tax credit for U.S. companies that bring production home and a 10% surtax on profits linked to new factories built overseas. — Shawn Donnan, Bloomberg.com, "Factory Jobs Still Head Offshore Despite Trump Promises," 22 Oct. 2020 The Garden State governor’s budget would also make permanent a 2.5% corporate surtax, creating an 11.5% state corporate tax. — Jay Starkman, WSJ, "Bidenomics May Repeat FDR’s Blunder," 28 Sep. 2020 Provisions in the plans include: Establishing a 28% corporate tax rate, plus a 10% offshoring penalty surtax, on profits U.S. companies make on overseas production for sales back to the United States. — Mary Spicuzza, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Joe Biden proposes tax penalty for offshoring and new credits for investing in U.S. manufacturing," 9 Sep. 2020

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“Surtax.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/surtax. Accessed 18 Apr. 2021.

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surtax

noun

English Language Learners Definition of surtax

: a tax that is charged on income which is more than a certain amount and that is charged in addition to the normal income tax

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surtax

noun

sur·tax | \ ˈsər-ˌtaks

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Legal Definition of surtax

: an additional tax over and above a normal tax

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