taxation
noun
tax·a·tion
tak-ˈsā-shən 
1
: the action of taxing
especially
: the imposition of taxes
2
: revenue obtained from taxes
3
: the amount assessed as a tax
Examples of taxation in a Sentence
the federal right of taxation
Recent Examples on the Web
Since coming to power, his government has passed more than 400 pieces of legislation covering everything from the labor market and taxation to health care and electrification.
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Adam Rasmi/athens, TIME, 25 Apr. 2024
The package would also expedite the elimination of the state’s food sales tax by six months – ending the taxation by July 1 – eliminate income taxation on Social Security benefits and lower the mill levy for schools from 20 to 19.5 mills.
—Jenna Barackman, Kansas City Star, 17 Apr. 2024
This highlights the broader scope of the CPA certification compared to the EA’s specialized focus on taxation.
—Bryce Welker, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2024
In the realm of professional sports, where contracts are inked with extravagance and fortunes are amassed overnight, taxation emerges as a critical factor influencing immigration patterns.
—Andy J. Semotiuk, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2024
These numbers — and the state’s multibillion-dollar budget deficit — set the stage for a monumental, multi-front war over taxation this year, including three statewide ballot measures that could dramatically alter the politics of taxation.
—Dan Walters, The Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2024
These numbers – and the state’s multibillion-dollar budget deficit – set the stage for a monumental, multi-front war over taxation this year, including three statewide ballot measures that could dramatically alter the politics of taxation.
—Dan Walters, Orange County Register, 9 Apr. 2024
Their data suggest that corporate taxation is a key vulnerability this fall for Mr. Trump, who cut corporate tax rates while in office and is set to face Mr. Biden in a 2020 rematch.
—Jim Tankersley, New York Times, 3 Apr. 2024
Other parallels between taxation in ancient Egypt and modern societies abound.
—Kate McMahon, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
Adam Rasmi/athens, TIME, 25 Apr. 2024
The package would also expedite the elimination of the state’s food sales tax by six months – ending the taxation by July 1 – eliminate income taxation on Social Security benefits and lower the mill levy for schools from 20 to 19.5 mills.
—Jenna Barackman, Kansas City Star, 17 Apr. 2024
This highlights the broader scope of the CPA certification compared to the EA’s specialized focus on taxation.
—Bryce Welker, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2024
In the realm of professional sports, where contracts are inked with extravagance and fortunes are amassed overnight, taxation emerges as a critical factor influencing immigration patterns.
—Andy J. Semotiuk, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2024
These numbers — and the state’s multibillion-dollar budget deficit — set the stage for a monumental, multi-front war over taxation this year, including three statewide ballot measures that could dramatically alter the politics of taxation.
—Dan Walters, The Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2024
These numbers – and the state’s multibillion-dollar budget deficit – set the stage for a monumental, multi-front war over taxation this year, including three statewide ballot measures that could dramatically alter the politics of taxation.
—Dan Walters, Orange County Register, 9 Apr. 2024
Their data suggest that corporate taxation is a key vulnerability this fall for Mr. Trump, who cut corporate tax rates while in office and is set to face Mr. Biden in a 2020 rematch.
—Jim Tankersley, New York Times, 3 Apr. 2024
Other parallels between taxation in ancient Egypt and modern societies abound.
—Kate McMahon, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
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“Taxation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/taxation. Accessed 2 May. 2024.
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taxation
noun
tax·a·tion
tak-ˈsā-shən
: the action of taxing
especially
: the establishing of taxes
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