Synonyms of tax

tax 1 of 2

noun

ˈtaks 

as in levy

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

the state sales tax boosted the final cost of my new computer

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

tax

2 of 2

verb

as in to stretch

to subject (a personal quality or faculty) to often excessive stress

your constant arguing is starting to tax my patience

Synonyms & Similar Words

• stretch
• strain
• try
• test
• get (to)
• push
• bother
• annoy
• pressure
• demand
• pain
• exact
• irritate
• harass
• spite
• press
• pester
• hassle
• aggravate
• gnaw (at)
• exasperate
• importune
• rile
• vex
• harry
• irk
• grate
• gall
• agitate
• nettle
• peeve

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of tax

Noun

His main priorities highlighted in his platform include reigning in national spending, simplifying the tax code, defending the military and Second Amendment, promoting nuclear energy, and securing the border. — Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 1 Aug. 2026

The budget also banks on $285 million in surplus revenue from tax increment financing districts, special taxing zones across the city. — Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026

Verb

Different properties sit at the nexus of different taxing districts, which pay different percentages of their land value to the county. — Mark Dee august 2, Idaho Statesman, 2 Aug. 2026

The Eagles have an elite secondary that can cover for longer than most defenses, but that should not be taxed. — Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026