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How to pronounce taxes in American English

“taxes” pronunciation by American speakers

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  1. uh calculates taxes so payroll taxes federal and state income taxes Medicare sir taxes

    Census Bureau

  2. between taxes owed and taxes paid.

    GAO

  3. back, not on income taxes, but on sales taxes and on business taxes for their revenue

    The Obama White House

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