An amount of money demanded by a government for its support or for specific facilities or services, most frequently levied upon income, property or sales.
levy a tax on
determine the court costs of; in court actions
use to the limit; "you are taxing my patience"
charge against a citizen's person or property or activity for the support of government
charge against a citizen''s person or property or activity for the support of government
make a charge against or accuse; "They taxed him failure to appear in court"
levy a tax on; "The State taxes alcohol heavily"; "Clothing is not taxed in our state"
set or determine the amount of (a payment such as a fine)