hidden tax
Americannoun
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Losing a spouse is a profound emotional blow, and it often triggers a second crisis: a financial fog of legal hurdles and hidden tax traps.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 4, 2026
A big part of that is due to a so-called "hidden" tax rise, one which can have a bigger impact on household incomes than others, known to economists at fiscal drag.
From BBC ● Nov. 22, 2023
U.S. fossil-fuel subsidies include myriad hidden tax provisions and write-offs, government-backed loan guarantees, overt subsidy payments and other giveaways.
From Washington Post ● Aug. 9, 2019
“It’s like a hidden tax on people — $100 a ticket.”
From New York Times ● Aug. 8, 2010
That position has riled consumers, who see it as a hidden tax.
From Time Magazine Archive
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