tax
US /tæks/
UK /tæks/

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tassa, imposta
a compulsory contribution to state revenue, levied by the government on workers' income and business profits, or added to the cost of some goods, services, and transactions.
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The government increased the sales tax.
Il governo ha aumentato l'imposta sulle vendite.
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You need to pay your income tax by April 15th.
Devi pagare la tua imposta sul reddito entro il 15 aprile.
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mettere a dura prova, sforzare
make heavy demands on (a person's or animal's abilities, resources, or energy).
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The long journey really taxed his strength.
Il lungo viaggio ha davvero messo a dura prova le sue forze.
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The constant pressure began to tax her mental health.
La pressione costante iniziò a mettere a dura prova la sua salute mentale.