tax

Money paid to the government other than for transaction-specific goods and services.

A burdensome demand.

“a heavy tax on time or health”

A task exacted from one who is under control; a contribution or service, the rendering of which is imposed upon a subject.

Charge; censure

A lesson to be learned.

To impose and collect a tax from (a person or company).

“Some think to tax the wealthy is the fairest.”

To impose and collect a tax on (something).

“Some think to tax wealth is destructive of a private sector.”

To make excessive demands on.

“Do not tax my patience.”

To accuse.

To examine accounts in order to allow or disallow items.