B1nounmoneypolitics
US/tæks/
UK/tæks/
money that you must pay to the government
In context
Everyone who earns money has to pay income tax.
The price on the menu does not include tax.
The government plans to raise the tax on cigarettes.
Words that go with tax
verb + noun
- pay taxSmall businesses must pay tax every quarter.
- raise taxesNobody likes it when the government raises taxes.
noun + noun
- income taxIncome tax is taken from your salary each month.
noun + preposition
- tax onThere is a high tax on imported cars.
adjective + noun
- tax-freeYou can buy tax-free goods at the airport.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I must pay tax for my salary.Correct: I must pay tax on my salary.