taxation

Everyday

1. Taxation is the system of taking money (taxes) from people and businesses to pay for things a government provides. tree →
2. Taxation is the amount of money taken as tax. tree →

In the lessons

In social studies and citizenship lessons, taxation pays for schools, roads, hospitals and police. In history, unfair taxation caused rebellions. In maths problems on percentages, a tax is a percent of a price or income. Phrases: «high/low taxation», «system of taxation».

Examples

• Taxation pays for schools and hospitals. tree →
• The people were angry about unfair taxation. tree →
• The government changed its rules on taxation. tree →
• High taxation can make things cost more. tree →
• In history, taxation without a say in the government caused protests. tree →
• Taxation is a big topic in elections. tree →

Note

Uncountable. Verb: tax; noun for one charge: a tax. In maths, a tax of 10% on a price of 50 adds 5, making 55. Formal word; in everyday talk people say «taxes».

In Jewish tradition

In social studies and citizenship lessons, taxation pays for schools, roads, hospitals and police. In history, unfair taxation caused rebellions. In maths problems on percentages, a tax is a percent of a price or income. Phrases: «high/low taxation», «system of taxation».

Note

Uncountable. Verb: tax; noun for one charge: a tax. In maths, a tax of 10% on a price of 50 adds 5, making 55. Formal word; in everyday talk people say «taxes».