surtax

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Supermarket bosses highlighted that part of the government's business rates reforms posed a problem for the industry, in particular the so-called business rates surtax, which is being levied on all large commercial premises.

From BBC

Payroll taxes paid by employers are rising not only to cover payouts to unemployed workers but also a state surcharge and a gradually increasing federal surtax to help pay off the principal on the debt.

From Los Angeles Times

State legislative leaders have added the idea to their budget proposals, suggesting a surtax on the wealthy to fund it.

From Washington Times

Among the tax increases expected to be included in the budget is raising the Medicare surtax on earned and unearned income from 3.8% to 5% for individuals making more than $400,000.

From Washington Times

Japan would adopt a corporate surtax of 4%-4.5% with a deduction of 5 million yen for small firms, while adopting surtax of 1% on incomes for the time being.

From Reuters