Thesaurus results for IMPOST

impost

noun

ˈim-ˌpōst

Definition of impost

as in tax

a charge usually of money collected by the government from people or businesses for public use consumers steadfastly resisted any impost on merchandise purchased over the Internet

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Recent Examples of impost The new, additional $200 impost buys nothing except the privilege of enjoying Bhutan’s stunning scenery and fresh mountain air. — Amy Gunia, Time, 23 Sep. 2022

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But a dollar paid in tax cannot also finance an engineer’s salary or a new production line.

— Rick Lazio, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
The Federal Trade Commission identifies unauthorized bank withdrawals, unfamiliar medical bills and fraudulent tax filings among the warning signs of identity theft.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of tax

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This duty was layered on top of existing levies on Canadian lumber, and challenges have only managed to reduce the current tariff to around 35%.

— Sebastien Chasse, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2026
Those levies will be replaced with tariffs on certain valves, carpets, waste products and other goods, according to a fact sheet released by the White House.

— Riley Beggin, Washington Post, 23 Oct. 2026

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