tax definition

1. charge against a citizen's person or property or activity for the support of government
2. levy a tax on
• examples: The State taxes alcohol heavily
• examples: Clothing is not taxed in our state
3. set or determine the amount of (a payment such as a fine)
4. use to the limit
• examples: you are taxing my patience
5. make a charge against or accuse
• examples: They taxed him failure to appear in court