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1. (of goods or funds) not taxed
   "an untaxed expense account";
   - tax-exempt, tax-free

1. Charge against a citizen's person, property or activity for the support of government
   - taxation, revenue enhancement

1. Levy a tax on
   "The State taxes alcohol heavily"; "Clothing is not taxed in our state"
    
2. Set or determine the amount of (a payment such as a fine)
   - assess
    
3. Use to the limit
   "you are taxing my patience";
   - task
    
4. Make a charge against or accuse
   "They taxed him failure to appear in court"

See also: exempt, nontaxable

Type of: charge, determine, extend, impose, levy, set, strain

Encyclopedia: Tax, tariff and trade