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tax base

American  
[taks beys] / ˈtæks ˌbeɪs /

noun

  1. the total value of property, income, or other assets that can be taxed by a governing authority, such as a city, town, or state, used to calculate tax rates.

    The town is primarily residential, with commercial and industrial properties making up only 10 percent of the tax base.


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For much of the modern era, the young inherited something better than their parents had, including a larger and stronger economy with a tax base capable of supporting the promises made to earlier generations.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 14, 2026

One company told Hood County commissioners it could potentially increase the county’s tax base anywhere from $5 billion to $20 billion.

From Salon Jun. 6, 2026

That, in turn, could bring jobs, strengthen the tax base, and improve quality of life.

From Science Daily May 6, 2026

If New York City wants a stable and economically sensible way to raise new revenue, it should look to the one tax base that cannot move: land.

From Barron's Apr. 17, 2026

With only a two-seat majority in the Chamber of Deputies, Mitsotakis has concentrated on cutting the public-sector payroll, cautiously expanding the tax base, and adopting guidelines for privatizing Greece's loss-ridden state-owned enterprises.

From The 1991 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency

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