Pronunciation: /sɜr.tæks/
noun a tax imposed on top of an existing tax
A1 A surtax is an additional tax imposed on top of an existing tax.
A2 The government may introduce a surtax to raise additional revenue.
B1 Individuals with higher incomes may be subject to a surtax.
B2 The surtax on luxury goods has been increased by the government.
C1 The surtax policy has been debated among economists and policymakers.
C2 The implementation of a surtax is often met with opposition from certain groups.
verb not applicable
A1 I surtaxed my luggage because it was overweight.
A2 The government may surtax luxury goods to generate more revenue.
B1 The company decided to surtax imported goods to protect local industries.
B2 The new law will surtax carbon emissions in an effort to reduce pollution.
C1 The finance minister announced plans to surtax high-income earners to fund social programs.
C2 The proposal to surtax multinational corporations for tax evasion has sparked controversy.
adjective not applicable
A1 I heard there is a surtax on luxury items.
A2 The government imposed a surtax on imported goods.
B1 The company had to pay a surtax on their profits.
B2 The surtax rate for high-income earners is set to increase next year.
C1 Investors are concerned about the potential impact of the surtax on the stock market.
C2 The surtax policy has been met with criticism from various economic analysts.
adverb not applicable
A1 I had to pay a surtax on my imported goods.
A2 The government imposed a surtax on luxury items.
B1 The company decided to surtax certain products to cover increased production costs.
B2 The surtax was implemented to discourage excessive consumption.
C1 The surtax policy has been subject to much debate among economists.
C2 The surtax rate varies depending on the type of goods being imported.
pronoun not applicable
A1 What is a surtax?
A2 I heard that there will be a surtax on luxury goods.
B1 The government imposed a surtax on imported electronics.
B2 The surtax is expected to generate additional revenue for the country.
C1 The surtax policy has been debated extensively by economists.
C2 The surtax implementation has had mixed effects on the economy.
preposition not applicable
A1 I have to pay a surtax on imported goods.
A2 The hotel bill includes a surtax for room service.
B1 The government imposed a surtax on luxury items.
B2 The company decided to pass on the surtax to its customers.
C1 The surtax was implemented to help fund public services.
C2 Investors were concerned about the impact of the surtax on their profits.
conjunction not applicable
A1 I don't want to pay the surtax, so I will look for a cheaper option.
A2 The surtax on imported goods makes them more expensive than locally produced items.
B1 The government introduced a surtax to generate additional revenue for public services.
B2 Businesses are concerned about the impact of the proposed surtax on their profit margins.
C1 The surtax is a contentious issue in the ongoing debate about tax reform.
C2 Experts argue that the surtax may discourage investment in the economy.
interjection not applicable
A1 Surtax! I can't believe how expensive this is.
A2 Surtax! That extra charge really caught me off guard.
B1 Surtax! I didn't budget for this additional cost.
B2 Surtax! This is getting ridiculous, they keep adding on fees.
C1 Surtax! I demand an explanation for these hidden charges.
C2 Surtax! I refuse to pay any more for this service.
article not applicable
A1 I heard there might be a surtax on luxury goods.
A2 The government is considering implementing a surtax on imported products.
B1 The surtax imposed on high-income earners has caused some controversy.
B2 The surtax introduced last year has had a significant impact on the economy.
C1 The surtax policy needs to be reevaluated to ensure fairness and effectiveness.
C2 Experts are debating the implications of the surtax in relation to income inequality.
formal The government imposed a surtax on luxury goods in order to generate additional revenue.
informal I can't believe how much surtax they added to my phone bill this month.
slang I'm so fed up with all these sneaky surtaxes on everything we buy.
figurative The emotional toll of the breakup felt like a surtax on my already stressed-out mind.
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