tax rate

American  

noun

1. the percentage of the value of a property to be paid as a tax.

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tax rate British  

noun

1. the percentage of income, wealth, etc, assessed as payable in taxation

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Etymology

Origin of tax rate

First recorded in 1875–80

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Example Sentences

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tax rate

High value residents pay a 20% tax rate on the first £1.25m of worldwide income, external.

From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026

However, Grandma’s federal tax rate on the stock sale is 0%.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026

Under the current rules, estates worth more than £325,000, or £500,000 if a home is left to children or grandchildren, can face a 40% tax rate on assets above the threshold.

From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026

Your tax rate, your income and even your filing status is likely to change at some point.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 22, 2026

The effect of woman suffrage upon the tax rate must also be considered.

From Anti-Suffrage Essays by Various

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