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

Example Sentences

The German airline’s 2025 pretax profit was broadly in line with expectations despite slightly weaker operating profit due to higher costs, but a higher tax rate reduced net profit more than expected, Zhong says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

City officials have sought to characterize the measure as closing a loophole that gave travel companies like Hotels.com and Trivago a discounted bed tax rate.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

New Jersey has the highest corporate state tax rate at 11.5%.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

Swapping assets is often part of estate planning for wealthy taxpayers aiming to minimize exposure to the 50% estate tax rate.

From Barron's • May 16, 2026

There is a phase of education in the public meeting, whether its purpose be to discuss the municipal tax rate or the flora of the Rockies.

From The Cow Puncher by Stead, Robert J. C.