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Definition of: surtax
(sûr′taks′) noun
An extra or additional tax; specifically, a graduated income tax over and above the usual or fixed income tax, levied on the amount by which net income exceeds a certain sum.
—v.t. To assess with an extra or additional tax. [<F surtaxe <sur- above + taxe <taxer TAX]
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