stealth tax

noun

Meaning

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

Related words

hidden tax(English)sin tax(English)luxury tax(English)tax shift(English)ecotaxation(English)taxation(English)feebate(English)tax bite(English)

Sources

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