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luxury tax

American  

noun

  1. a tax on certain goods or services not considered essential and usually relatively high in price.


Etymology

Origin of luxury tax

First recorded in 1900–05

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In the Premier League that will be 85%, though it is possible to spend as much as 115% in the first year and pay what is in effect a luxury tax.

From BBC Mar. 23, 2026

The Dodgers' luxury tax payroll for 2026 is reportedly around $396 million -- nearly $90 million over the highest CBT threshold.

From Barron's Jan. 23, 2026

It’s a small luxury tax for getting to do it.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 22, 2026

What does MLB do with the luxury tax revenue?

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 16, 2026

On went the unpopular luxury tax and sales tax.

From The Masques of Ottawa by Bridle, Augustus

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