Pronunciation: /ˈtæksɪŋ/

Definitions of taxing

verb present participle of the verb 'tax', meaning to impose a tax on something

Example Sentences

A1 Paying taxes can be a bit taxing for some people.

A2 I find filling out tax forms to be quite taxing.

B1 Many small business owners find tax planning to be a taxing task.

B2 The new tax laws have made it even more taxing for individuals to file their returns.

C1 Navigating through complex tax regulations can be a taxing experience for even seasoned accountants.

C2 The company's tax department is constantly taxed with ensuring compliance with changing tax laws.

adjective describing something that requires a lot of effort or is burdensome

Example Sentences

A1 Filling out the simple tax form was a bit taxing for me.

A2 She found the process of calculating her taxes to be quite taxing.

B1 The new tax laws have made filing taxes more taxing for small business owners.

B2 The complex tax code can be incredibly taxing for even experienced accountants.

C1 Navigating the intricate world of international tax law can be mentally taxing.

C2 The constant changes in tax regulations make staying compliant a taxing task for multinational corporations.

Examples of taxing in a Sentence

formal Filing taxes can be a very taxing process for individuals and businesses.

informal I find doing my taxes to be so taxing, it's such a hassle.

slang Ugh, dealing with taxes is seriously the worst, it's so taxing.

figurative The emotional toll of the situation was taxing on her mental health.

Grammatical Forms of taxing

past tense

taxed

plural

taxes

comparative

more taxing

superlative

most taxing

present tense

tax

future tense

will tax

perfect tense

have taxed

continuous tense

is taxing

singular

tax

positive degree

taxing

infinitive

to tax

gerund

taxing

participle

taxed

Origin and Evolution of taxing

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old French
Story behind the word: The word 'taxing' originated from the Old French word 'taxer' which means to assess or impose a tax.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'taxing' has evolved to encompass not just the imposition of taxes but also the act of burdening or making demands on someone or something.