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The surtax would apply not only to wage income but also to capital gains and other investment income.
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Zach Halaschak, The Washington Examiner, 18 Mar. 2026
Van Hollen's millionaire surtax would levy new rates above existing taxes on the rich.
—Jeff Stein The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 6 Mar. 2026
Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney agreed to allow 49,000 Chinese electric vehicles into its market at a tariff rate of about 6%, removing a 100% surtax, in response to Chinese leader Xi Jinping cutting tariffs on canola, a key Canadian agricultural export.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 28 Jan. 2026
In 2022, Massachusetts created a 4% surtax on income over $1 million.
—Gregory D. Squires, Baltimore Sun, 25 Jan. 2026
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Zach Halaschak, The Washington Examiner, 18 Mar. 2026
Van Hollen's millionaire surtax would levy new rates above existing taxes on the rich.
—Jeff Stein The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 6 Mar. 2026
Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney agreed to allow 49,000 Chinese electric vehicles into its market at a tariff rate of about 6%, removing a 100% surtax, in response to Chinese leader Xi Jinping cutting tariffs on canola, a key Canadian agricultural export.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 28 Jan. 2026
In 2022, Massachusetts created a 4% surtax on income over $1 million.
—Gregory D. Squires, Baltimore Sun, 25 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for surtax
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Kennedy said removing tariffs would reduce friction for importers, distributors and independent bottlers sourcing stock from Scotland, while also strengthening long-term confidence across the industry.—
Hugh Leask,
CNBC,
9 May 2026
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The court determined that most of the states didn't have legal standing to sue, though, and only blocked the tariffs for the two small businesses and Washington.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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But the surcharge kicks in at income over $1 million.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
6 May 2026
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In subsequent years, the tax would rise to $10,000, with the surcharge increasing to $5,000.—
Lori Weisberg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 May 2026
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Hunters and anglers funded wildlife restoration through licenses and excise taxes.—
Amber Harding OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
7 May 2026
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The issue could apply to several kinds of taxes, including income, employment, estate, gift, and excise taxes, according to Collins.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
6 May 2026
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Potential ballot measures Several potential ballot measures were also surveyed by Emerson, with questions regarding lowering the state income tax and rent control gaining the most favorability among voters polled.—
Tim Dunn,
Boston Herald,
8 May 2026
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In the months since, as enthusiasm around AI has grown, the stock market and expectations about income tax collections have continued to climb.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacbee.com,
7 May 2026
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Achieving near-100% online property tax payments, in partnership with our residents, is the single greatest operational efficiency gain yielding millions in more revenue annually.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2026
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The development is projected to generate around $100,000 annually in property tax revenue.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2026
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Akbar had already incorporated Hindus into the Mughal military and administrative system and abolished the jizyah (a poll tax historically levied on non-Muslims under Islamic law) as part of a policy of inclusion.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
9 Apr. 2026
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In 1964: The 24th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which prohibited both Congress and any of the states from imposing a poll tax or any other tax to vote in federal elections, was ratified.—
Lorenzino Estrada,
AZCentral.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Surtax.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surtax. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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