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surtax

Pronunciation: /ˈsəːtaks/
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Definition of surtax

noun

  • an additional tax on something already taxed, especially a higher rate of tax on incomes above a certain level: a 10 per cent surtax on incomes of more than $100,000

Origin:

late 19th century: from French surtaxe (see sur-1, tax)

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