tax base
Noun
Meaning
tax base (plural tax bases)
Everything that can be taxed by a particular government body, such as individuals' incomes, property, and inventory subject to sales tax.
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Everything depends on a good job - strong families, strong communities, the pursuit of the American dream, and a tax base to support schools for our kids and services for our seniors.
“By helping participants move into the workforce, SNAP 50/50 supports communities that need skilled workers and helps broaden the state’s tax base.”
Councilman John Gehrig said encouraging new homeownership would expand the tax base and achieve the goals of making Ocean City an affordable, livable year-round community and questioned if the proposals on the table went far enough.
At the same time, suburbanization had resulted in a declining tax base in the city, although many suburban residents used unique city amenities and services which were supported only by city taxpayers.
Automakers laid off thousands of employees and closed plants in the city, further eroding the tax base.
According to the state, those deficiencies were serious and could have placed the hospital's license in jeopardy.v The Surprise Valley Hospital is currently seeking a continuation of its special district and a $150 per property owner tax base.