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

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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

Nearly $2 billion in new annual payroll flowing through our local economy, and approximately $23 million in recurring tax revenue to support our government partners and public infrastructure. —Tim Giuliani, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 May 2025

Most states will mirror the federal tax treatment of student loan forgiveness, but not all. —Adam S. Minsky, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025

Verb

The broader tariffs already have the potential to drive up production costs, as materials for sets and costumes shipped from countries like China are heavily taxed. —Brent Lang, Variety, 7 May 2025

Canada, meanwhile, is taxing roughly $43 billion worth of US goods, including whiskey, sporting gear and household appliances. —Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 6 May 2025