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tax revenue

 

[ tæks ˈrɛvəˌnjuː ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

government finance

Tax revenue refers to the income that governments receive from taxation. It is a crucial source of funding for public services and government operations.

Synonyms

fiscal income, revenue from taxation, tax income.

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Word Description / Examples
tax revenue

Used in formal discussions about government finances, especially when detailed financial data or policies are considered.

  • The government's tax revenue increased by 10% this year.
  • Tax revenue is critical for funding public services.
tax income

Less formal, can be used in everyday conversation or less formal reports about government financial matters.

  • The new policy is expected to boost tax income.
  • Tax income is projected to grow in the next quarter.
revenue from taxation

Commonly used in general conversations or reports to explain where the government’s income is coming from, often in a descriptive manner.

  • Revenue from taxation is essential for building infrastructure.
  • They discussed how changes in tax laws could affect revenue from taxation.
fiscal income

Mostly used in technical or academic discussions related to a government's income and overall fiscal policy.

  • The fiscal income report shows a significant increase in government earnings.
  • Fiscal income needs to be managed carefully to ensure sustainable economic growth.

Examples of usage

  • Tax revenue is used to finance public schools and infrastructure projects.
  • The government relies on tax revenue to provide healthcare services to its citizens.

Translations

Translations of the word "tax revenue" in other languages:

🇵🇹 receita fiscal

🇮🇳 कर राजस्व

🇩🇪 Steuereinnahmen

🇮🇩 pendapatan pajak

🇺🇦 податкові надходження

🇵🇱 dochody podatkowe

🇯🇵 税収

🇫🇷 revenus fiscaux

🇪🇸 ingresos fiscales

🇹🇷 vergi geliri

🇰🇷 세수

🇸🇦 إيرادات ضريبية

🇨🇿 daňové příjmy

🇸🇰 daňové príjmy

🇨🇳 税收

🇸🇮 davčni prihodki

🇮🇸 skatttekjur

🇰🇿 салық түсімі

🇬🇪 საგადასახადო შემოსავლები

🇦🇿 vergi gəliri

🇲🇽 ingresos fiscales

Etymology

The concept of tax revenue dates back to ancient civilizations where rulers collected taxes from their subjects to fund various government activities. Over time, tax systems have evolved to become more complex, with different types of taxes and regulations in place to ensure a steady flow of revenue to the government.