sales tax

American  

noun

1. a tax on receipts from sales, usually added to the selling price by the seller.

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sales tax British  

noun

1. a tax levied on retail sales receipts and added to selling prices by retailers

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Etymology

Origin of sales tax

First recorded in 1920–25

Example Sentences

“She has promised a temporary cut to the sales tax on food if she wins. This is a costly pledge and could amount to $31 billion a year,” said Kathleen Brooks, research director at XTB.

From MarketWatch

If elected, Takaichi has pledged to cut a sales tax on food for a two-year period to "alleviate the burden" on people struggling with inflation.

From Barron's

A spokesperson for the company said in an email that a “technical error” in its sales tax collection system was to blame.

From Los Angeles Times

In a speech on Monday, Takaichi pledged to waive a sales tax on groceries for two years to ease the burden on household budgets.

From The Wall Street Journal

Takaichi has said her party is considering a plan to suspend the national sales tax on food and beverages for two years to ease the cost-of-living burden on households.

From The Wall Street Journal