noun
tax burden
Refers to the financial weight of taxes on individuals or entities. Used in economic, policy, and everyday contexts.
消費税の引き上げで国民の税負担が増えた。
The tax burden on citizens increased due to the consumption tax hike.
中小企業の税負担を軽減する政策が求められている
Policies to reduce the tax burden on small and medium-sized enterprises are being called for.
負担 is a general term for burden or responsibility; 税負担 specifies a tax-related burden.
Compound of 税 (tax) and 負担 (burden). The reading is the standard on'yomi for both kanji.