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taxes
[/ˈtæksɪz/]
noun
pl: taxes
impostos
1.
Compulsory financial charges imposed by the government on individuals and businesses
The government increased taxes on income this year.
O governo aumentou os impostos sobre a renda este ano.
2.
A strain or burden placed on something or someone
The long journey taxes your patience.
A longa jornada sobrecarrega sua paciência.
Synonyms
levies
duties
tariffs
fees
contributions
Antonyms
subsidies
rebates
refunds
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
impostos
Most common term used throughout Brazil
São Paulo
impostos
Standard usage in business and official contexts
Rio de Janeiro
impostos
Standard usage, sometimes informally 'taxas'
Portugal
impostos
Standard term; 'taxas' may refer to fees or rates
Related Idioms & Phrases
tax evasion
tax return
tax bracket
death and taxes
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