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A particular tax or similar charge. | A particular tax or similar charge. | ||
Levies are usually imposed on specific groups, or for specific purposes - sometimes for a limited period - rather than being part of general taxation on all taxpayers. | |||
For example, the UK's Climate Change Levy, and the levy payable to fund the Financial Services Compensation Scheme. | For example, the UK's Climate Change Levy, and the levy payable to fund the Financial Services Compensation Scheme. | ||
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* [[UK Bank Levy]] | * [[UK Bank Levy]] | ||
Revision as of 09:12, 13 March 2022
1. Verb.
To charge or impose a fee or a tax.
2. Tax.
A particular tax or similar charge.
Levies are usually imposed on specific groups, or for specific purposes - sometimes for a limited period - rather than being part of general taxation on all taxpayers.
For example, the UK's Climate Change Levy, and the levy payable to fund the Financial Services Compensation Scheme.
