indirect tax

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indirect tax

A tax, such as a sales tax or value-added tax, that is levied on goods or services rather than individuals and is ultimately paid by consumers in the form of higher prices.

indirect tax

(Business / Commerce) a tax levied on goods or services rather than on individuals or companies Compare direct tax

indirect taxation n

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indirect tax - a tax levied on goods or services rather than on persons or organizations

revenue enhancement, tax, taxation - charge against a citizen's person or property or activity for the support of government

hidden tax - a tax paid unwittingly by the consumer (such as ad valorem taxes)

tariff, duty - a government tax on imports or exports; "they signed a treaty to lower duties on trade between their countries"

excise, excise tax - a tax that is measured by the amount of business done (not on property or income from real estate)

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