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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Example Sentences

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

Property values along Baxter Road are already falling, and oceanfront homes account for a hefty portion of the island’s tax base.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

On the contrary, by shrinking the tax base and the recruitment pool, conversion were unwelcome and closely scrutinized by the Turks.

From Terrorists and Freedom Fighters by Vaknin, Samuel