tax
Translation
tax, duty, levy
Examples
We have to pay income tax.
We have to pay income tax.
The price includes tax.
The price includes tax.
Grammar Patterns
to pay ((tax)) to pay tax You must pay your taxes on time.
a tax on ((sth.)) a tax on (sth.) There is a new tax on sugar.
Similar Words
Synonyms: duty, levy, tariff
Etymology
From Latin 'taxare', meaning 'to assess, value'.
Memory Tips
Remember the famous saying: 'Nothing is certain except death and taxes.'