Synonyms of impost

impost

noun

ˈim-ˌpōst 

as in tax

a charge usually of money collected by the government from people or businesses for public use

consumers steadfastly resisted any impost on merchandise purchased over the Internet

Synonyms & Similar Words

• tax
• levy
• tariff
• imposition
• duty
• excise
• assessment
• capitation
• tribute
• supertax
• surtax
• personal tax
• income tax
• property tax
• direct tax
• toll
• withholding tax
• poll tax
• surcharge
• sales tax
• single tax
• hidden tax
• inheritance tax
• estate tax
• value-added tax
• death tax
• custom(s)
• proportional tax
• flat tax
• sin tax

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of impost

The new, additional $200 impost buys nothing except the privilege of enjoying Bhutan’s stunning scenery and fresh mountain air. —Amy Gunia, Time, 23 Sep. 2022