overtaxverb [ T ]
uk/ˌəʊ.vəˈtæks/us/ˌoʊ.vɚˈtæks/overtax verb [ T ] (MONEY)
to demand too much tax from someone or to put too much tax on goods:
I've been overtaxed this month.
Food should not be overtaxed.
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Taxation
- capital gains tax
- capitation
- chargeable
- corporation tax
- custom
- indirect tax
- inheritance tax
- levy
- National Insurance
- octroi
- rateable value
- tax avoidance
- tax break
- tax credit
- tax exile
- tax-deductible
- tax-exempt
- VATable
- welfare state
- withholding tax
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overtax verb [ T ] (DIFFICULTY)
to cause to feel tired or confused as a result of doing too much or doing something too difficult:
Remember you've been ill, and don't overtax yourself.
This problem is overtaxing my brain.