surtax

noun

sur·​tax ˈsər-ˌtaks 

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

Africa’s most populous nation has introduced a 4% surtax - on top of standard import duties - for vehicles with engine sizes of 4,000 cubic centimeters and above, and 2% on those between 2,000 and 3,999 cc, according to an April 1 memo confirmed by Finance Minister Wale Edun to Bloomberg Wednesday. —Ruth Olurounbi, Bloomberg, 16 Apr. 2026

This surtax has brought in more money every year since 2023, more than $6 billion in total. —Senator Ed Markey, Boston Herald, 15 Apr. 2026

Van Hollen would slap a surtax on every dollar of income over $1 million, which would pay for the tax cuts for lower incomes. —ABC News, 23 Mar. 2026

The surtax would apply not only to wage income but also to capital gains and other investment income. —Zach Halaschak, The Washington Examiner, 18 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1881, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for surtax

• attacks
• backpacks
• beeswax
• borax
• callbacks
• carfax
• climax
• cutbacks
• drawbacks
• feedbacks
• flashbacks
• greenbacks

Kids Definition

surtax

noun

sur·​tax ˈsər-ˌtaks 

: an additional tax over and above a general tax

Legal Definition

surtax

noun

sur·​tax ˈsər-ˌtaks 

: an additional tax over and above a normal tax