Taxation
ˌtækˈseɪʃən
Definitions
2 meaningsThe action of the government in imposing taxes; a system of such taxes.
ˌtækˈseɪʃən
The action of imposing a tax.
The government's policy on taxation has a significant impact on the economy.
💡 Simply: Imagine the government needs money to pay for schools and roads. Taxation is how they collect that money from people and businesses. It's like paying a bill for living in a country.
👶 For kids: When the grown-ups in charge take some money from people to help pay for things like roads and schools.
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Taxation provides the revenue necessary to fund public services.
The company's tax evasion led to increased scrutiny of its taxation practices.
How It's Used
"Government policies often involve the taxation of goods and services."
"The legality of the taxation system was challenged in court."
The revenue raised through taxation; a financial levy or burden.
ˌtækˈseɪʃən
The revenue raised through taxation.
Changes in taxation can affect the amount of money available to the government.
💡 Simply: Think of taxation as the total amount of money the government collects from taxes. It’s the big pot of money they use for all the things they do.
👶 For kids: The total money collected by the grown-ups from the tax.
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Higher taxation rates may lead to reduced consumer spending.
The nation's dependence on taxation for funding social programs is a key debate.
How It's Used
"The taxation collected this year was higher than anticipated."
Synonyms
Idioms & expressions
tax burden
The financial load imposed on individuals or businesses by the government through taxes.
"Reducing the tax burden on small businesses is a key policy goal."
tax evasion
The illegal non-payment or underpayment of tax.
"Tax evasion is a serious crime and can result in severe penalties."
double taxation
The imposition of tax on the same income or asset twice.
"Double taxation can discourage investment and economic growth."
From Middle English taxacioun, from Old French taxacion, from Latin taxatio (“a valuing, appraisal, assessment, or taxation”), from taxo (“I assess, appraise, or tax”).
The concept of taxation dates back to ancient civilizations, where rulers levied taxes on their subjects to fund public works and military expenditures. The development of complex taxation systems has been instrumental in the rise of modern states.