tax burden
noun
: responsibility for paying a greater portion of taxes
The tax burden has been falling increasingly on the middle class.
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That means cutting federal regulations driving up housing costs, lowering the tax burden on working families, opposing any new gas or vehicle mileage taxes and cutting reckless spending that drives inflation.
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Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2026
This can be done by lowering the tax burden on citizens, especially young people, and making sure our state government does not become bloated and rife with fraud.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 8 May 2026
They should be relieved of any tax burden.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 4 May 2026
The most immediate relief California can provide its residents is a reduction in the tax burden, but this must be done responsibly to protect our schools and essential services.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
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Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2026
This can be done by lowering the tax burden on citizens, especially young people, and making sure our state government does not become bloated and rife with fraud.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 8 May 2026
They should be relieved of any tax burden.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 4 May 2026
The most immediate relief California can provide its residents is a reduction in the tax burden, but this must be done responsibly to protect our schools and essential services.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for tax burden
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“Tax burden.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tax%20burden. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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