tax base
noun
: the wealth (such as real estate or income) within a jurisdiction that is liable to taxation
Examples of tax base in a Sentence
an area with a large tax base
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Ultimately, giving struggling households greater financial breathing room broadens the tax base and promotes consumer spending, United Way of Florida concluded in its report.
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Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 11 June 2025
The 17 counties along the corridor are predominantly minority communities, with high poverty rates and poor public school funding because of the area’s low tax base due to a lack of industry.
—Kendall Deas, The Conversation, 9 June 2025
But there will be plenty of analysis about short-term money for San Diego versus the long-term loss of La Jolla’s substantial tax base.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 June 2025
Simmons said that if elected, his first priority is to start working with the city council to bring in new businesses, diversify the tax base and make sure that any new developments are properly approved.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 June 2025
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Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 11 June 2025
The 17 counties along the corridor are predominantly minority communities, with high poverty rates and poor public school funding because of the area’s low tax base due to a lack of industry.
—Kendall Deas, The Conversation, 9 June 2025
But there will be plenty of analysis about short-term money for San Diego versus the long-term loss of La Jolla’s substantial tax base.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 June 2025
Simmons said that if elected, his first priority is to start working with the city council to bring in new businesses, diversify the tax base and make sure that any new developments are properly approved.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 June 2025
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“Tax base.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tax%20base. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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