tax burden

noun

: responsibility for paying a greater portion of taxes

The tax burden has been falling increasingly on the middle class.

Examples of tax burden in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

But paying $100 for automation equipment leads to a tax burden of less than $5, a number that has dropped as companies have been allowed to write off more spending on digital infrastructure. — Daron Acemoglu, The Atlantic, 28 July 2026

Why This Matters For Your Family’s Legacy The peace of mind that comes from knowing your assets are optimally allocated, your tax burden minimized, and your family’s goals prioritized is invaluable. — David Rae, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

Tax incentives can lure the industry and its economic activity but can also increase the tax burden on other businesses and consumers. — Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 July 2026

The answer is that states with a higher state and local tax burden tend to have worse roads, but again, the data are noisy. — Editorial Board, Washington Post, 24 July 2026

Rhymes for tax burden

• unburden
• overburden