sales tax
(sales-tax)
2 syllables
Definition
noun. A tax on sales or on the receipts from sales.
Example Sentence
The sales tax on the new bicycle was higher than expected.
More Example Sentences
Many states rely on sales tax as a major source of revenue.
Synonyms
consumption tax; excise tax; purchase tax
Antonyms
income tax; property tax; wealth tax
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