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
Recent Examples on the Web
Each failure reinforces migration, which in turn shrinks the tax base, accelerating decline.
—
Israel Melendez Ayala, Time, 30 Jan. 2026
The landlocked city has little industry to support its tax base, and many taxpayers are already at the top of their tax cap.
—Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 22 Jan. 2026
Town and school leaders have long hoped new development on the now-vacant property would boost Eatonville’s limited tax base and jump-start a revitalization of the town, which has has struggled economically.
—Silas Morgan, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Jan. 2026
Annexing our states would increase their tax base and reduce the need for customs there.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 19 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for tax base
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Israel Melendez Ayala, Time, 30 Jan. 2026
The landlocked city has little industry to support its tax base, and many taxpayers are already at the top of their tax cap.
—Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 22 Jan. 2026
Town and school leaders have long hoped new development on the now-vacant property would boost Eatonville’s limited tax base and jump-start a revitalization of the town, which has has struggled economically.
—Silas Morgan, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Jan. 2026
Annexing our states would increase their tax base and reduce the need for customs there.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 19 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for tax base
Cite this Entry
“Tax base.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tax%20base. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
