tax burden
Refers to the financial weight of taxes on individuals or entities. Used in economic, policy, and everyday contexts.
The tax burden on citizens increased due to the consumption tax hike.
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.