tax burden
Americannoun
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tax burdens
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the amount of tax paid by a person, group, or population.
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the biggest share of tax due or paid to the government, collected from a particular segment of the population.
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Proponents of an LVT say that by shifting the tax burden away from homebuyers, it will encourage retirees and empty nesters to downsize and frees up housing for growing families.
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026
"The highest earners in this country will therefore take on a larger share" of the tax burden, said Finance Minister and Vice Chancellor Lars Klingbeil of the SPD.
From Barron's ● Jul. 2, 2026
Can I reduce the tax burden by using it for my children’s education?
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 18, 2026
The disposition will determine your tax burden and that of your heirs, especially in a high-tax state like California.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 3, 2026
Current policies add to labour costs, reduce incentives, fuel forward shifting of the tax burden, and worsen the trade-off between inflation and unemployment.
From Definition & Reality in the General Theory of Political Economy by Colignatus, Thomas
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