Surtax Meaning
/ˈsɝː.tæks/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounAn additional or extra tax.
verbTo impose a surtax upon.
Sentence Examples
The government introduced a new surtax on high-income earners.
A surtax is an additional tax that is added to an existing one.
The government introduced a temporary surtax on luxury imports.
CEFR Practice Quiz
Because the company's profits exceeded the threshold, they had to pay an additional ____ on top of their regular tax.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The government decided to impose a temporary ____ on high earners to help fund the new public projects today.
Word Origin & History
From French surtaxe.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
Because the company's profits exceeded the threshold, they had to pay an additional ____ on top of their regular tax.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The government decided to impose a temporary ____ on high earners to help fund the new public projects today.