flat tax

noun

Examples of flat tax in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Later, a 10% flat tax rate on pensions was introduced. Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes, 23 Sep. 2024 In Italy and Greece, flat tax regimes allow the wealthy to avoid paying tax on their worldwide assets for an annual fee of 100,000 euros for up to 15 years. Karen Gilchrist, CNBC, 20 Sep. 2024 Though, the doubling of the flat tax will only apply to those with future plans of moving to Italy, not those who have already taken up tax residency there. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 7 Aug. 2024 Hess: The state recently cut the residential tax and implemented the flat tax. Alexandra Hardle, The Arizona Republic, 9 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for flat tax 

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Word History

First Known Use

1952, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of flat tax was in 1952

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“Flat tax.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flat%20tax. Accessed 2 Oct. 2024.

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