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Definition of surtax

surtax

/ˈsɜːrˌtæks/
sur · tax
Plural:surtaxes
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Adjective:surtaxable
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Past Simple:surtaxed
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Past Participle:surtaxed
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Present Participle:surtaxing
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surtax Lexical Profile

surtax Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

An additional tax levied on something that is already taxed, such as on income exceeding a certain level or on imported goods.

Example

"The legislature proposed a temporary surtax on luxury imports to help reduce the budget deficit."

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• verb

1

To impose an additional tax on (an income, commodity, or taxpayer).

Example

"Several municipalities have decided to surtax commercial properties to fund public transit improvements."

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• Nearby Words

surround
surrounding
surroundings
surtax
surveil
surveillance
survey

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 19th century from French 'surtaxe', formed from the prefix 'sur-' (over, above) and 'taxe' (tax).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Surtax. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/surtax
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