Taxes

Definition

(Noun (Finance):) Taxes: the government's way of taking your hard earned money and giving it to someone else.

Taxes: A picture of Taxes could be a pile of coins with a frowning face drawn on them.

Usage

I just filed my taxes - turns out I owe a million dollars in back taxes...to myself!

Insight

Why did the taxman cross the road? To audit everyone on the other side!

Origin

The word 'tax' comes from an ancient language meaning "the price you pay for civilization".

Related

Income TaxProperty TaxSales TaxExcise TaxValue-Added Tax

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