Surtax Meaning

/ˈsɝː.tæks/
C1

Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.

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nounAn additional or extra tax.

verbTo impose a surtax upon.

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.

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.

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