income tax
noun
a tax levied on incomes, especially an annual government tax on personal incomes.
income taxes
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pluralof income tax.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The same rate – which balances income, taxes and benefits, and costs – grew by an average of 3% a year between 2000 and 2007.
From BBC ● Oct. 25, 2026
If there’s money in the HSA owner’s account at death, the account terminates and income taxes are due.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026
Texas doesn’t levy corporate income or personal income taxes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026
A municipal bond issued within the state where you reside will pay interest that is also exempt from your state’s income taxes.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 22, 2026
President Bill Clinton raised income taxes for the wealthiest, cut taxes on investment gains, and expanded breaks for the working poor.
From "Class Matters" by The New York Times
