tax, taxes

Definition

The terms "tax" and "taxes" refer to money or goods that people pay to a government that is in authority over them.

The amount of money that is paid for tax is usually based on the value of an item or on how much a person's property is worth.
If taxes are not paid, the government can take legal action against a person or business to get the money that is owed.
The term "taxes" is used in phrases such as, "collect taxes" and "pay taxes." It can be translated by "pay money to the government" or "collect money for the government" or "make the required payment."
A "tax collector" is someone who works for the government to receive the money that people are required to pay them.