tax boost
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Definition
Noun: - An increase in the amount of money collected by the government through taxes: A "tax boost" refers specifically to a rise in the rate or amount of tax levied, resulting in higher revenue for the government.
Usage
- This term is used in economic, political, and financial contexts to describe a policy decision or legislative action that raises taxes.
- It is a formal or journalistic term, often seen in news reports, policy analyses, and official discussions about government revenue.
Examples
- The proposed tax boost is intended to fund new infrastructure projects.
- Economists are debating the potential impact of the tax boost on consumer spending.
- The legislation included a significant tax boost for high-income earners.
Advanced Usage
- The term often implies a deliberate policy action. It can be used with modifiers to specify the type of tax (e.g., , ) or the entity affected (e.g., ).
Variants and Related Words
- Tax increase (noun): A more common and direct synonym for "tax boost."
- Tax hike (noun): An informal synonym, frequently used in journalism.
- Revenue enhancement (noun): A formal, sometimes euphemistic term for a tax increase.
Synonyms
- Tax increase
- Tax hike
- Levy increase
Antonyms
- Tax cut
- Tax reduction
- Tax break
Related Phrases
- To implement a tax boost: To put a tax increase into effect.
- The government plans to implement a tax boost next fiscal year.
- To propose a tax boost: To suggest or put forward a plan for a tax increase.
- The committee will propose a tax boost to balance the budget.
Noun
- the amount by which taxes are increased
- a tax increase of 15 percent