taxation

noun

tax·​a·​tion tak-ˈsā-shən How to pronounce taxation (audio)
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
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Understanding The Role Of A CPA A CPA is a licensed accounting professional with expert-level knowledge in taxation, accounting and financial consulting. Burcu Manay, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025 The trip comes after Reeves has come under sustained pressure since unveiling the Treasury’s spending and taxation plans last fall. Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 22 Jan. 2025 Given the tiny margins in the lower chamber, House leaders want to pass the whole agenda in one big bill, while the Senate has been pushing for two bills that would allow members a quick win on border and energy bills and give them time to navigate tricky taxation questions. Riley Beggin, USA TODAY, 21 Jan. 2025 Lawmakers in two states are pushing to change rules around the taxation of Social Security benefits. Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for taxation 

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of taxation was in the 14th century

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Cite this Entry

“Taxation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/taxation. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

taxation

noun
tax·​a·​tion tak-ˈsā-shən How to pronounce taxation (audio)
: the action of taxing
especially : the establishing of taxes

Legal Definition

taxation

noun
tax·​a·​tion
1
: the action of taxing: as
a
: the imposition of taxes
b
: the judicial determination of costs
2
a
: revenue obtained from taxes
b
: the amount assessed as a tax
3
: a particular system of taxing
progressive taxation

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