stealth tax

noun

A new or increased tax or other similar charge introduced so as to prevent people from noticing it.

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Meanings

nounstealth tax (plural stealth taxes)

plural stealth taxes

  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.
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