tax desert

A definite area within a larger city/municipality in which the tax revenue generated is considerably less than the areas around it.
Tax deserts often have a relatively large number of abandoned buildings, the Body Mass Index of the average citizen is markedly higher than average.

A tax desert often occupies the same space as a food desert- (re: Mari Callagher)

The South Loop of Chicago used to be a "tax desert" but was renovated and now serves as a major tourist destination in the city.

by 312Aquaponics May 13, 2011

Butter Tax

Also known as the "Big Head Taxed," it is an added percentage tax to all purchased goods in proportion to the buyer's head diameter.

"You're total is $21.73"

"And how much do I owe you for the Butter Tax?"

"$13.40"

by The Mad Yeeter October 25, 2023

Cool Tax

A gaming term for when a character wants to do something neat or flashy, but in order to do so must spend a disproportionate amount of resources to do so for marginal gain. Effectively, a resource tax on a player to do something cool.

Brilliant Weapons are cool taxed to hell, the effect doesn't even work on most monsters yet it's price is one of the highest in the book.

by Reshyshira October 20, 2022

sleep tax

A time-based tax many living creatures pay in order to live and function. Humans usually pay one-third of their time income towards this tax.

You thought the IRS is bad, have you heard of the sleep tax?

by OctocatPerson July 16, 2021

Yankee Tax

A Yankee Tax is an added fee applied to especially to, but not always, to {Yankees}, or other outsiders in the South, that locals are not asked to pay, due to their behavior, demanding attitude, or general rudeness. The Yankee Tax is usually paid by the Yankee either without knowing it, as Yankees believe Southerners are all stupid, or reluctantly, as when they feel they have no choice.

Example #1: (at a Yard Sale)
Local: How much is this bike?
Local #2: $30.
Yankee (rudely interrupts, takes out $30 from wallet): Hey, I was looking at it first!
Local #2 (looks at money): Sorry, did I say $30- I meant $50!
Yankee: That's a Yankee Tax!
Example #2: (renting a place):
Yankee Caller ( from out of state area code): How much is the 1 bedroom unit?
Local Landlord (answers the phone): You ain't from here, are you?
Yankee Caller (gets offended): I'm from New Yawk!
Local Landlord: $1000 a month, plus two months deposit, plus a credit score of 740, plus no pets, and utilities
Yankee Caller: The ad said $900- that's a Yankee Tax!
Yankee hangs up.
Local Caller: Hey, how much is the 1 bedroom unit?
Local Landlord: You know Billy Williams- you sound just like him!
Local Caller: Yeah, that's my daddy!
Local Landlord: That'll be $850 a month, plus deposit- but I'll take half the deposit down! Y'all got any pets?
Local Caller: Three coon dogs!
Local Landlord: Well, I hope they like a big backyard!
Example #3 (At a truck stop)
Yankee Customer: Hey, I been sitting here five minutes, I want to place my order!
Local Waitress: Hold on just a minute...
Yankee: I want my coffee now, and is the milk soy?
Ten minutes later...
Yankee: Why's my bill say $4.99 for a cup of coffee?
Local Waitress (shrugs shoulders): That don't include tax!
Local Trucker: That's a {Yankee Tax!} (laughing)

by The Confederate Wordsmith October 7, 2019

Mother tax

The option to eat any unattended food left by family.

A portion of food that must be given to the mother on request.

I’ll have some of that please - Mother tax.

by Motherperson September 27, 2023

Marty Tax

A tax paid by someone with good intentions to their own detriment.

Brian paid the Marty Tax by staying late so Marty could get his hours in.

by Bombino60 May 28, 2021