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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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A record $402,637,907 was paid in luxury tax penalties last season, with the Dodgers paying the most at a record $169.4 million.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 28, 2026

This year the Dodgers’ luxury tax is projected at $180 million — higher than the LRD payroll of 16 teams.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 28, 2026

Automakers have had a torrid time as they contend with a muted transition to electric vehicles, U.S. tariffs and a tough Chinese market characterized by intense competition and a new luxury tax policy.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 10, 2026

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

On went the unpopular luxury tax and sales tax.

From The Masques of Ottawa by Augustus Bridle

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