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tax base
noun
: the wealth (such as real estate or income) within a jurisdiction that is liable to taxation
Examples of tax base in a Sentence
an area with a large tax base
Recent Examples on the Web
My approach includes streamlining city operations to free up funds, fostering economic development to broaden the tax base, and leveraging public-private partnerships to enhance educational resources.
—Baltimore Sun Media, Baltimore Sun, 11 Apr. 2024
That amendment functionally tamped down residential tax bills, but at the cost of a declining tax base for some local governments and special districts.
—Nick Coltrain, The Denver Post, 10 May 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
circa 1943, in the meaning defined above
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“Tax base.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tax%20base. Accessed 1 Jun. 2024.
Legal Definition
tax base
noun1
: a sum (as the total assessed valuation of property in a county) used as the basis of taxation
2
: the source of tax revenue for a governmental body
change the tax base of a school district to reduce the property tax burden
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