luxury tax

American  

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of luxury tax

First recorded in 1900–05

Example Sentences

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

The ban is expected to cost George about $11.7 million of his season salary and save the 76ers about $5 million in luxury tax payments under the league's salary cap system.

From Barron's • Jan. 31, 2026

Including their expected luxury tax bill this winter, Dodgers owner Mark Walter—fresh off his purchase of the Los Angeles Lakers—and his partners will pay roughly a half-billion dollars.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 2, 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 Williamson, Thames Ross