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Vocabulary Entry
supertax
|noun • verb • adjective
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N
noun
A tax that is imposed in addition to regular taxes, typically at a higher rate.
Example Sentences
"The government introduced a new supertax on high-income earners."
"Many businesses protested against the proposed supertax, fearing it would hurt their profits."
"Residents are concerned that the supertax will increase their overall tax burden."
V
verb
To impose a supertax on something; to tax at an elevated rate.
Example Sentences
"The city council decided to supertax luxury properties to fund community projects."
"If the government chooses to supertax the wealthy further, it could lead to significant revenue increases."
"Some argue that to supertax corporations is essential for economic equality."
A
adjective
Relating to or described as a supertax, typically in terms of being exceedingly high or excessive.
Example Sentences
"The supertax policy sparked heated debates among economists."
"Critics claimed that the new supertax rate was excessively punitive."
"Revisions to the supertax legislation were needed to address public concerns."