surtax

noun

sur·​tax ˈsər-ˌtaks How to pronounce surtax (audio)
1
: an extra tax or charge
2
: a graduated income tax in addition to the normal income tax imposed on the amount by which one's net income exceeds a specified sum

Examples of surtax in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Walz accomplished his tax cuts for families and seniors by limiting the amount of standard or itemized deductions that high-income filers could claim, as well as reducing a deduction for dividend income and creating a surtax on capital gains income, the Tax Policy Center notes. Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 30 Sep. 2024 One of the fights was over a 1% surtax that applies to passive investment income in excess of $1 million. Brian Schwartz, CNBC, 13 Aug. 2024 The state imposed a 1% surtax on capital gains, dividends, and other investment income that exceeds $1 million in a year. Max Zahn, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2024 Taxing capital gains at the same rate as ordinary income for those making more than $1 million; adopting a 4 percent surtax on income above $5 million; adopting a 1 percent surtax on corporate income above $100 million; and making wages over $400,000 subject to the payroll tax. Jennifer Rubin, Washington Post, 30 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for surtax 

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Word History

First Known Use

1881, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of surtax was in 1881

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“Surtax.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/surtax. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

surtax

noun
sur·​tax ˈsər-ˌtaks How to pronounce surtax (audio)
: an additional tax over and above a general tax

Legal Definition

surtax

noun
sur·​tax ˈsər-ˌtaks How to pronounce surtax (audio)
: an additional tax over and above a normal tax

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