taxes
word · lemma: tax
/ˈtæksəz/
TAK-siz
/tˈæks/
TAK-siz
Definition
Taxes are money that people and businesses must pay to the government. They are used to help fund public services like roads, schools, and hospitals.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used as a plural noun in everyday English: 'pay taxes', 'file taxes', 'raise taxes'. 'Tax' in the singular often means the general system or a specific charge. Common collocations include 'income taxes', 'property taxes', and 'sales taxes'.
Spanish: impuestosPortuguese (BR): impostosPortuguese (PT): impostosChinese (Simplified): 税 - 税款Chinese (Traditional): 稅 - 稅款Hindi: करArabic: ضرائبBengali: কর - ট্যাক্সRussian: налогиJapanese: 税金Vietnamese: thuếKorean: 세금Turkish: vergiUrdu: ٹیکسIndonesian: pajak
Example Sentences
My parents pay taxes every year.
basic
This store adds taxes to the final price.
basic
He is learning how to file taxes online.
basic
I always wait until the last minute to do my taxes.
natural
If they raise taxes again, a lot of small businesses will struggle.
natural
We got a bigger refund on our taxes than we expected.
natural