SUPERTAX

surtax, supertax

(noun) an additional tax on certain kinds of income that has already been taxed

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

supertax (plural supertaxes)

An additional tax on something that has already been taxed

A higher rate of an existing tax

Source: Wiktionary


Su"per*tax`, n. [Super- + tax.]

Definition: A tax in addition to the usual or normal tax; specif., in the United Kingdom, an income tax of sixpence for every pound in addition to the normal income tax of one shilling and twopence for every pound, imposed, by the Finance Act of 1909-1910 (c. 8, ss 66, 72), on the amount by which the income of any person exceeds ÂŁ3,000 when his total income exceeds ÂŁ5,000.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Coffee Trivia

Plain brewed coffee contains almost no calories, while coffee with dairy products, sugar, and other flavorings is much higher in calories. An espresso has 20 calories. A nonfat latte has 72, while a flavored one has 134.

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