stealth tax

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A new or increased tax or other similar charge introduced so as to prevent people from noticing it.
  2. Mandatory rendering of money to a government that is not explicitly identified as a tax.

Word forms

stealth tax stealth taxes
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