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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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The existing tax, passed by voters in 2012 and extended in 2016, is set to expire in 2031.

— Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
In practice, governments still want contracts, jobs, and tax revenue at home.

— Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 6 July 2026

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The aim is to prevent the level of pensions from falling and ward off the need for a big, long-term increase of the levy employees pay into the pension system.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 July 2026
Property tax levies account for about $209 million within the city budget, Queen said, funding the Kansas City Museum, the city health department, the city debt levy and the general fund.

— Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 1 July 2026

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