luxury tax
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of luxury tax
First recorded in 1900–05
Example Sentences
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Yet, in St. Louis, Mozeliak built winners without the Cardinals owners ever paying a luxury tax.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 6, 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
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
They spent more than $350 million to build their roster, not counting the enormous luxury tax bill that will increase their overall expenditures to over a half-billion dollars.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 12, 2025
Discover which of the following taxes are levied in your state: general property tax, income tax, inheritance tax, poll tax, license tax, transaction tax, sales tax, luxury tax, mortgage tax, franchise tax, excess profits tax.
From Problems in American Democracy by Thames Ross Williamson
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