tax

tax definition - business

tax

A levy by government on income, property, purchases, or assets of individuals and businesses. Money raised through taxes is used to pay for government purchases of goods and services.

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Business Terms Copyright © 2009 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

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