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Shipping Tax

Amount charged for shipping an item above the actual cost of the item. Used when discussing sites, such as ebay, where sellers will sometimes charge large flat-rate shipping costs in order to try to get more profit from a sale.
I bid low because the shipping tax was outrageous.
by caq July 21, 2008
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death and taxes

the only two things that are inevitable in this cruel world
by chanslaptop December 7, 2020
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Corvette Tax

The idea that a parts vendor will charge more for corvette parts than they would for similar parts made for another vehicle due to the illusion that corvette owners are wealthy. See also, BMW Tax and Mercedes Tax.
I got hit with the corvette tax on this side marker blackout film. I had to pay $60 for $2 worth of pre-cut tinted film.
by b00st3d May 7, 2018
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america tax

The extra money, time, or quality of life lost as a result of doing business with or interacting with Americans.
The cashier short changed me and then got all confused when I protested; I never got my change back. I guess that's America Tax .
by Skinny Trucker October 13, 2015
mugGet the america taxmug.

expat tax

The price(not necessarily monetary) that you pay for being a foreign national while not understanding the local language or customs.
Person1: I'm not sure what this charge is on my receipt.
Person2: Do you know how to dispute it in french?
Person1: Nope
Person2: Well, it sounds they are charging you the expat tax.

Non-monetary example:
When you've already said "what?" 3 times and finally you just agree.
by unflores October 26, 2015
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Tootie Tax

You have to give some of your food to your cat, a form of tax.
You can’t just eat like that, you have to pay the tootie tax.

Did you give Max his tootie tax or did you eat all your food?

Look at Thor, she’s waiting for her tootie tax while you’re stuffing your face with this cheeseburger.

Loki didn’t even bother waiting for his tootie tax, he just grabbed a piece of chicken from my plate.
by Tootielover April 11, 2023
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Vaseline Tax

The fee paid over and above the retail price of an item that is in short supply and high demand. It basically means you are paying for the vaseline they use to sodomize you.
I bought a new Harley the other day had to pay a steep vaseline tax.
by yert December 1, 2009
mugGet the Vaseline Taxmug.

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