Tax in Tagalog

“Tax” in Tagalog is “Buwis” – a crucial term in Filipino society relating to government revenues, financial obligations, and civic duties. Understanding this word is essential for anyone dealing with financial matters, business transactions, or government requirements in the Philippines.

[Words] = Tax

[Definition]

• Tax /tæks/
• Noun: A compulsory financial charge or levy imposed by a government on income, property, sales, or other forms of economic activity.
• Verb: To impose a tax on someone or something; to make heavy demands on.

[Synonyms] = Buwis, Kaukulang buwis, Tributo, Pagbubuwis, Kontribusyon sa gobyerno

[Example]

• Ex1_EN: Every citizen must pay their income tax before the April deadline.
• Ex1_PH: Ang bawat mamamayan ay dapat magbayad ng kanilang buwis sa kita bago ang takdang panahon sa Abril.
• Ex2_EN: The government increased the tax on imported goods this year.
• Ex2_PH: Ang gobyerno ay nagtaas ng buwis sa mga produktong imported ngayong taon.
• Ex3_EN: Small businesses often struggle with high tax rates and complex regulations.
• Ex3_PH: Ang mga maliliit na negosyo ay madalas na nahihirapan sa mataas na rate ng buwis at komplikadong regulasyon.
• Ex4_EN: Property tax must be paid annually to the local government.
• Ex4_PH: Ang buwis sa ari-arian ay dapat bayaran taun-taon sa lokal na pamahalaan.
• Ex5_EN: The new tax policy aims to provide relief for middle-income families.
• Ex5_PH: Ang bagong patakaran sa buwis ay naglalayong magbigay ng ginhawa sa mga pamilyang may katamtamang kita.