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Surtax Definition & Meaning

surtax
noun
  1. an additional tax on certain kinds of income that has already been taxed
verb
  1. levy an extra tax on; "surtax luxury items that cost more than $1,000"

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Frequently asked questions

What does surtax mean?
an additional tax on certain kinds of income that has already been taxed levy an extra tax on; "surtax luxury items that cost more than $1,000"
What part of speech is surtax?
Surtax is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does surtax have?
Surtax has 2 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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