TAX

1. a monetary charge levied against the earnings of individuals, groups and businesses of a country to help pay for its local, state, and/or Federal government expenditures. 2. in law, assessments made as for court costs. 3. a fee or dues levied against the staff of an organization or club to meet its expenses. 4. (international telex jargon) taxe (charge) = what is the charge?/the charge is (BPL 5Nov72RA-l)