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