tax hike
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Definition
Noun: - An increase in the amount of tax levied: A "tax hike" refers to a rise or increase in the rate or amount of taxes imposed by a government or authority.
Usage
- A "tax hike" is a formal and commonly used term in political and economic discourse to describe a government's decision to raise taxes.
- It is typically used in contexts discussing policy, budgets, public finance, and their effects on citizens or the economy.
- The term often carries a negative connotation, implying an additional financial burden.
Examples
- The government announced a tax hike to fund the new healthcare program.
- Many citizens protested against the proposed tax hike on gasoline.
- The mayor argued that the tax hike was necessary to repair the city's infrastructure.
Advanced Usage
- "to implement a tax hike": To officially put a tax increase into effect.
- The council voted to implement a tax hike next fiscal year.
- "to oppose a tax hike": To be against a proposed tax increase.
- The business community strongly opposed the tax hike.
Variants and Related Words
- Tax increase (noun phrase): A direct synonym for "tax hike," though slightly more formal.
- The legislature debated the tax increase for weeks.
- Tax rise (noun phrase): Another synonym, more common in British English.
- Tax boost (noun phrase): A less common synonym with a similar meaning.
Synonyms
- Tax increase
- Tax rise
- Tax boost
- Levy increase
Antonyms
- Tax cut
- Tax reduction
- Tax break
Related Phrases
- "across-the-board tax hike": A tax increase that applies to all taxpayers or all categories of a tax.
- The across-the-board tax hike affected everyone from low-income families to large corporations.
- "proposed tax hike": A tax increase that has been suggested but not yet enacted.
- The proposed tax hike will be put to a public vote.
Noun
- the amount by which taxes are increased
- a tax increase of 15 percent