by TheRockObama April 28, 2020

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)
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 June 7, 2011

by 1314tea March 24, 2025

When you anticipate getting a lot for next to nothing, but end up having to give way more than it's initially worth.
Dude 1: Man, I let them use my apartment for the weekend. They gave me $500, but i had to use $475 to clean up their mess.
Dude 2: Homie, you got fed on tax.
Dude 1: For real, tho....
Dude 2: Homie, you got fed on tax.
Dude 1: For real, tho....
by DaBoosh February 2, 2024

by Wolé August 17, 2024

by legoduplo82 August 2, 2024

An ethnic tax is the additional degree of attractiveness a non-white individual in a predominantly white society may feel they must possess to be perceived as equally attractive as their white peers.
Despite being conventionally attractive, the actress felt she had to overcome an ethnic tax in Hollywood to be considered for leading roles.
by Nenticul May 21, 2024
