stealth tax

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A new tax, tariff, or increase in a tax or tariff introduced in such a way that people do not easily notice
A new payment that is the same as a tax, but not officially classified as a tax
an extra tax or charge that a government introduces in such a way that people do not realize that they are paying more money - used to show disapproval
To impose a stealth tax
To tax by using stealth taxes