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Taxes
/ˈtæk.sɪz/
Definition
1
Plural form of 'tax': compulsory financial contributions imposed by a government on individuals or entities to fund public expenditures, levied on income, property, sales, or other assets.
2
Figurative: heavy demands or burdens placed on something, such as time, energy, or resources.
Examples
After staring at my taxes for hours, I finally understood why accountants charge what they do.
Taxes are proof that the government believes in redistribution: from your wallet to their priorities.
My dog tried to claim the couch as a home office deduction on our taxes, but the vet bills weren't fur-friendly enough.
Paying taxes feels like tipping the universe for the privilege of breathing its air.